1998 E300TD 6cyl
I just bought my first Mercedes two weeks ago. I don't think I got stung too badly? My questions are. the warning light ENGINE ELECTRICAL and CHECK ENG are on. I had the code read and it said solenoid waste gate number 1. I found the gasket between the exhaust manifold and Turbo is missing. also the waste gate solenoid lines are connected together bypassing the assembly. what is being damaged by me driving it this way? I am installing a new gasket as soon as I can get one. car does run great!!!
New to diesel any help is deeply appreciated
Barney

My best guess:

The missing gasket is a critical power loss.
The waste gate may be damaged ?
The transducer (Pressure converter) may be bad ?
The vacuum routing may also be fouled up ?

Altogether these =
* Horrible power loss.
* Lousy MPG.
* A persistent lean fuel condition (no danger of damage on your diesel).
* Waste gate stuck in any opened position = wasted power.
* Waste gate diaphragm broken / leaking = possible blown gaskets, seals or turbo.
* Waste gate stuck closed = possible blown gaskets, seals or turbo.

Pressure converter, x2
MB# 0005450427

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