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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-01-2011, 04:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 958
Posted By dukegrad98
FS: 1965 230SL, original, good running order

Long time no post... A friend of mine here in East Texas is selling his highly-original, unrestored (but very good shape) 230SL. Thought a few of you might want a heads-up on the link.
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Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2010, 06:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,558
Posted By dukegrad98
Does the wastegate connect to the IP, or to a...

Does the wastegate connect to the IP, or to a line to read manifold vacuum/pressure? A wastegate is a mechanical device, so I thought that would be the least of my worries! Tell me more about what...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,558
Posted By dukegrad98
On Cummins... More displacement = more power =...

On Cummins... More displacement = more power = lots more fuel and lots more noise. Plus I've never owned one. The appeal of the Benz is that I've done seals and oil changes and fuel return lines...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,558
Posted By dukegrad98
W210 E300 diesel engine

For a couple years, I owned a '98 W210 E300. My question is pretty basic. How hard is it to get the 606 engine to run outside of the vehicle? I am thinking of a diesel generator application for a...
Forum: Tech Help 03-10-2010, 09:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 705
Posted By dukegrad98
Bump...

Bump...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-09-2010, 11:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 879
Posted By dukegrad98
Good suggestions, and I will check the grounding...

Good suggestions, and I will check the grounding straps both places. Do you know off-hand where the engine block strap or starter strap ties to the chassis?

I really doubt the battery is bad...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-09-2010, 09:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 879
Posted By dukegrad98
SL500 (1994) completely electrically dead

I probably should have posted my original thread in this subforum. I'd appreciate it if you'd have a look:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=273001

Cheers, John
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 03-08-2010, 04:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,931
Posted By dukegrad98
I had exactly the same thought. Both my Cayenne...

I had exactly the same thought. Both my Cayenne S and Touareg V10TDI have air suspension, multiple locking differentials, and low range -- and off-road would eat the lumbering GL alive. Our GL550...
Forum: Tech Help 03-08-2010, 12:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 705
Posted By dukegrad98
SL500 electrically dead (1994)

My father has a 1994 SL500 with about 18,000 original miles on it -- just a weekend cruiser. It is impeccably maintained, in like-new status in our garage.

A few weeks ago, the car refused to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-22-2009, 05:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
Posted By dukegrad98
The "butt dyno" registers nothing until at least...

The "butt dyno" registers nothing until at least 2500rpm or so on the 606 turbo, at least in my experience. It's great once you get there.

Cheers, John
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-22-2009, 04:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
Posted By dukegrad98
Don't forget that simply increasing air isn't...

Don't forget that simply increasing air isn't enough -- you have to look at the fuel side of the equation too. How much power will the injection pump on the W210 support?

Cheers, John
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-24-2009, 03:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,327
Posted By dukegrad98
I've heard that when you replace the K40, it's...

I've heard that when you replace the K40, it's good practice to also pull and replace all the colocated fuses with new ones. Haven't had to do either yet myself.

Cheers, John
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-16-2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 965
Posted By dukegrad98
Thanks. I also wised up and used the search...

Thanks. I also wised up and used the search function, and I see this has been discussed before around here. Research continues. :)

Cheers, John
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-16-2009, 04:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 965
Posted By dukegrad98
Manual engine governor?

How hard is it to manually govern a diesel engine? I can pick up a 220D engine very cheaply, and am thinking I might connect it to a generator head for backup power. I would need to keep the engine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-16-2009, 04:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,663
Posted By dukegrad98
Amen. Mine bought the farm at 192k or so. I had...

Amen. Mine bought the farm at 192k or so. I had it completely refurbished and repaired, and have driven about 8k on it so far. I would service every 50k or so.

Glow plugs are not fun. In...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-16-2009, 03:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,552
Posted By dukegrad98
Just as another data point, I have used this oil...

Just as another data point, I have used this oil exclusively in my 606 for the last 30k+ miles. According to Blackstone Labs, even the 8000 mile run between changes was just fine. Good stuff. The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,515
Posted By dukegrad98
Amen! I owned a Porsche 911 when I was living in...

Amen! I owned a Porsche 911 when I was living in Ann Arbor, and I didn't let their service techs anywhere near the car. What a disaster of a dealership.

I'm pondering a V10 TDI myself these...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2009, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,520
Posted By dukegrad98
Thanks for the pointer, Terry -- you're always...

Thanks for the pointer, Terry -- you're always right there with an answer for me, and I appreciate it!

Cheers, John
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2009, 03:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,520
Posted By dukegrad98
W210 glow plug testing

Can someone remind me of the trick to test which of my glow plugs is tripping up the P0380 code and causing my check engine and glow plug light to come on? I think it's a continuity test with some...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2009, 03:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,565
Posted By dukegrad98
All you can drink at my house if you want to...

All you can drink at my house if you want to replace my W210 glow plugs!

Cheers, John
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-09-2008, 09:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,734
Posted By dukegrad98
We have a winner!

Thanks to everyone that offered suggestions. And SPECIAL THANKS to husk and his photo. I had gone over the vacuum side of the car with a fine-toothed comb, and found no problems related to the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-07-2008, 01:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,734
Posted By dukegrad98
Great point. It occurred to me that I might be...

Great point. It occurred to me that I might be losing boost pressure somewhere past the turbocharger, and an intercooler is a perfect point of failure. It's easy to inspect visually, but if I've...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-06-2008, 08:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,734
Posted By dukegrad98
With the zip-tie around it? I'm not sure which...

With the zip-tie around it? I'm not sure which you are talking about. I have not done much testing toward the driver side of the car, no. Tell me more...

Thanks, guys --
Cheers, John
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-06-2008, 10:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,734
Posted By dukegrad98
This is actually a really helpful post. I had a...

This is actually a really helpful post. I had a sneaking suspicion that everything is tied together, and perhaps it's just the P0243 code that is getting thrown. Mechanically, I really don't think...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-06-2008, 08:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,734
Posted By dukegrad98
TTT -- anyone with a suggestion? Thanks! ...

TTT -- anyone with a suggestion? Thanks!

Cheers, John
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-03-2008, 10:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,734
Posted By dukegrad98
Ongoing P0243 troubleshooting (W210)

For the last several weeks, I've had an intermitted check engine light indicating the P0243 code -- suggesting a problem with the wastegate actuator on the turbo. And it's true, when the light comes...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-27-2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,862
Posted By dukegrad98
OK, over the weekend I finally had time and tools...

OK, over the weekend I finally had time and tools to look at this further -- using a Mity-Vac. When I connect the mity-vac straight to the wastegate actuator vacuum line, I can pull and hold a 27"...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-13-2008, 01:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,862
Posted By dukegrad98
Sorry to dredge this one up again, but a 500-mile...

Sorry to dredge this one up again, but a 500-mile highway trip over the weekend shows that I'm not at all repaired yet. In the last 200 miles, my check engine light for the P0243 came on seven times....
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-24-2008, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 604
Posted By dukegrad98
Obviously most people don't understand the...

Obviously most people don't understand the difference between a loan guarantee and a cash gift.

Just realize that government intervention essentially caused this mess, and I'm not too hopeful...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-24-2008, 11:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,862
Posted By dukegrad98
I tried driving with the filter removed...

I tried driving with the filter removed altogether. A heavy-throttle highway speed pass still trips the same code. I can feel *some* boost, sometimes. However, there must be a safety/limp mode...
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