300TD W124 Stubborn ALDA Removal - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

frankstallone · #31 06-29-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel Dieter

Thanks for all the help. I'm venturing out to work on the Wagon now. After driving to Upstate NY and back yesterday, I'm hoping for soem improvement. This is a really great list by the way!

Glad we can help and good luck getting the ALDA out/adjusted or whatever it is your trying to accomplish hehe. I found it easier to get to by sliding the Windshield Washer reservoir up and out of the way a litte.

#32 06-29-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kaiz3n

If black smoke comes out the rear during the emissions test you don't think that's going to throw out a red flag? I don't think they pop the hood emissions is what I was worried about! haha

Emissions limits for Diesels are 20% opacity, to get that kind of thick smoke would take a lot more fuel than the car can deliver with only the ALDA removed. ALL diesels have black smoke unless its choked with a particulate filter.

frankstallone · #33 06-29-2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ForcedInduction

Emissions limits for Diesels are 20% opacity, to get that kind of thick smoke would take a lot more fuel than the car can deliver with only the ALDA removed. ALL diesels have black smoke unless its choked with a particulate filter.

Thanks for the update! That is great information!