Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Diesel Discussion

 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
  #1  
Old 12-09-2007, 05:20 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 13
79 300d smoke, trouble starting, loss of power

I have a 79 300d with about 160k that has been having some new issues lately. I think it started when the car overheated on a long trip a few months ago. Since then it has progressively gotten smokier and lost some power. As the smoke has gotten worse the fuel economy has also gotten worse and it idles fairly rough. It is especially lacking in acceleration from about 0 to 10mph. The smoke is whitish grey in color and is especially bad when starting. I've read on here that this may be a coolant issue which would make since as it has also started going through coolant fairly quickly and I can't find any leaks that would explain the amount that is lost. Starting is also a problem - it used to start alright down to maybe 20 degrees, and it is currently about 34 and it won't start. Recently it has also been skipping some cylinders right after starting. After it warms up a bit they all fire. It has a good alternator, battery, and glow plugs(the pencil style). It is also overdue for a valve adjustment. Any advice/things I should check?
Thanks
Reply With Quote
 

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:23 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page