Running engine with intake removed... - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Diesel911 · #1 08-17-2021, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tjts1

A screen is more likely to get sucked into the intake and you'll do damage. just use a blow gun to remove any dust before removing the intake manifold. Get rid of any loose debris. It's perfectly safe to run it without an intake manifold temporarily.

How you do something is as important as what you do. No issue at idle speed.

Explain the physics on how it would get sucked in. The most restricted area is at the intake valve itself meaning the piston side is where the low pressure is going to be generated. The intake port being larger will not have the fast flow.

If someone is skeptical they can use 1/4th inch mesh screen.

tjts1 · #2 08-17-2021, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel911

The intake port being larger will not have the fast flow.

I don't know where you got that idea but it's dead wrong. Do not have your fingers, tools or anything anywhere near those ports while it's at idle. OM606 ports are smaller than om603 or om617. Do not fuk around with these by trying to put a screen in the way. You've been warned.