E300 differences - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

aquaman0001 · #1 08-24-2008, 03:54 PM

Thanks for the replies gents. I guess what I want to know is 1 year better than another? Do they all have the same IP? Does one model have more injector or GP issues than another. Do they all have the same head? Information so that I can determine if one handles biodiesel better than another. My 300SDL runs like a champ on Bio and I want to get the wife a newer model if possible.

Thanks again,
A

Hatterasguy · #2 08-24-2008, 04:59 PM

They all use the 606. If your getting a W210 IMHO the 1998-99's are the ones to get because you get a turbo, and 5sp trans.

TMAllison · #3 08-24-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by aquaman0001

Thanks for the replies gents. I guess what I want to know is 1 year better than another? Do they all have the same IP? Does one model have more injector or GP issues than another. Do they all have the same head? Information so that I can determine if one handles biodiesel better than another. My 300SDL runs like a champ on Bio and I want to get the wife a newer model if possible.

Thanks again,
A

No inj or pump issues on the 606; all models have seized GP issues. My guess is that might be worse with bio than D2 because of diff combustion characteristics.

All of them run fine on B99 albeit with 10% less mpg's on my turbo. May want to go to viton orings after the OEM buna's start leaking. Easy DIY for most of us.

aquaman0001 · #4 08-25-2008, 07:35 AM

TMAllison,
Did you do any mods to your 99? What are your average temps in N. Cali?
I am guessing I get a bit colder here in VA unless you live in the higher elevations. I just do not want to destroy the IP.
Thanks
A

TMAllison · #5 08-25-2008, 09:45 AM

I live in the Bay Area. Hot summers and mild winters.

No mods on mine. 31mpg on D2 and 28 on B99.

The only alternative fuel I burn in mine is commercially prepared B99. No homebrew, no SVO/WVO. No problems others than developing some leaky orings early on.

Moorewr · #6 08-25-2008, 10:21 AM

Had a 96 E300D, drove it about 230K with no problems at all. Compared to the 92 2.5T, 87 300D T, 82 300D T, it was a great car. I had no engine problems, the reason I got rid of it was the stupid iginition lock-out had to take to dealer and they had a nice 99 E300 that I traded for. The lack of a turbo was not bad, and not near the problems with the trap oxidizer on the 87.
Ron

spark3542 · #7 08-25-2008, 04:00 PM

My '97 loves the WVO/RUG blend, and a very occasional cubie of homebrew BD. Hasn't seen pump diesel in the last 21,000 miles. 80F summers, single digit winters. 28mpg