One of the first things I did with the new engine was put two cans of diesel purge into the tank after running it down to below empty. That was before I read how easy it is to rig up a makeshift fuel "tank" so as to purely run the purge through - perhaps I should try that with another can or two and see if there's any difference.

After thinking about it bit more I may yet bite the bullet and buy a new injection pump on ebay (I'm seeing them anywhere from $400-$800) and attempt to install/adjust it myself. What do you guys think? Try to fix my current IP or risk it with a 'new' one?

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1987 300TD, 200,000 miles - Nice upgrade from my old
Blue '80 300TD, which is still runnin like a champ on WVO - 450,000 miles.

Bean-
Although Kent Bergma does not have many fans here, I watch his videos on youtube. He has a video that describes a problem very similar to yours. It turned out to be a clogged fuel tank screen.

Check it out before hanging up your gloves man.

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

Do you have a diesel fuel leak around the pressure valves on the IP. If so, replacing the o-rings and copper washers will stop the leak and increase power.

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Dan
1981 240D
1987 300D Turbo
1973 220
Das Beste Oder Nichts

Hmmm...
do you have more pics of the car? the interior? the engine compartment?

is that car covered in Primer? or do you have chalkboard vinyl covering it for the pic?

I'd LOVE to have a 4th 87TD, but I think we can get you running...

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Someone on the forum has a parts car with whatever part the problem turns out to be. Don't give up if it is a nice car.

I'd like a TD but am too far, have too many projects and would soon be divorced were I to have another car dropped off.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.

Same here, would love a 87 wagon... but wife has said no more cars and wants a few I have gone... oh well. X2 on the tank screen, easy to check on the wagon. Also, might be the lift pump? I had a similar issue on my 85 with the 617, not sure if the 603 has the same set up of not, but swapping out mine solved the issues.

I may have a TD wagon for sale soon, and I'm only 1 state away from you...

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Aww come on John, you know you want that wagon for your teenage daughter. She would be the darling of her high school pulling up in that thing decorated like that.

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The OM 642/722.9 powered family
Still going strong
2014 ML350 Bluetec (wife's DD)
2013 E350 Bluetec (my DD)

both my kids cars went to junkyard in 2023
2008 ML320 CDI (Older son’s DD) fatal transmission failure, water soaked/fried rear SAM, numerous other issues, just too far gone to save (165k miles)
2008 E320 Bluetec (Younger son's DD) injector failed open and diluted oil with diesel, spun main bearings (240k miles)

1998 E300DT sold to TimFreeh
1987 300TD sold to vstech

+1, the thing I have to hide from my wife when web surfing is the searches "mercedes diesel" on ebay and looking at the FS section of this forum.

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The OM 642/722.9 powered family
Still going strong
2014 ML350 Bluetec (wife's DD)
2013 E350 Bluetec (my DD)

both my kids cars went to junkyard in 2023
2008 ML320 CDI (Older son’s DD) fatal transmission failure, water soaked/fried rear SAM, numerous other issues, just too far gone to save (165k miles)
2008 E320 Bluetec (Younger son's DD) injector failed open and diluted oil with diesel, spun main bearings (240k miles)

1998 E300DT sold to TimFreeh
1987 300TD sold to vstech

Ask Professor Google for the sites that search multiple Craigs lists. I like CL better than fleabay. I haven't looked at either lately.

I'm starting a parts business. The main supplier has mostly crash parts. I need a good source for the mechanicals. Perhaps I'll do a tow mirror & bumper install how to on my diesel ram then promote the mirrors on the forums. I haven't looked at the MBZ parts I have access to yet. Not gonna do body work for a while.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.

I was just wondering, if you replaced the tranny too, could you be lacking power because it doesn't match up with your differential?

Well what was the final out come? sell it or replace the IP?


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works