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

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #31  
Old 05-14-2011, 10:06 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 18,350
Are you saying that the mechanics said there is 0 compression literally or are you just getting very low numbers? If it is literally 0, then a leakdown test cannot be performed since it won't hold compression at all. However, the open passage into either the head or the crankcase should be detectable by listening for where the air is going. But if the mechanic took the valve cover gasket off and observed the valves operating normally during the compression test and the results were literally 0, then it suggests a hole in the piston since typically burned valve would allow at least some build up of compression.

__________________
1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13
Reply With Quote
  #32  
Old 05-14-2011, 10:17 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 164
Dropnosky ....you hit the nail on the head......I don't have the luxury of being able to diagnose the problem myself because if I did I would be the first to rip it apart. Factor in the cost to diagnose and tear into that engine and find that you need an overhaul, then send it out to machine shop, bring back and reinstall. I could see why both mechanics say just find another engine. I found a used engine with the same miles 70000 for $750, the second mechanic wants $500 for the job which I think is a good price on the labor. The one thing I can't stand and blow my top is when a mechanic gives me a price on a job based on what the so called "book" says it would cost...the book says 14 hours when a job would take less than half that time in reality....Now thats RIDICULOUS in my BOOK Now I am off to change the plugs and wires on my 93 300E 2.8 .....The impala is my brothers car

Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

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 11:10 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2018 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page