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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-21-2020, 05:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,908
Posted By Actros617
Don't be so quick to judge them with a simple No,...

Don't be so quick to judge them with a simple No, OP you not going to get a very good response with these diehard OM617/OM603 fans so hear out, I actually owned both OM648 (I6) (E320 CDI) and 2 OM642...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-31-2020, 04:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,514
Posted By Actros617
Working on vehicles, Ansell Hyflex gloves, its...

Working on vehicles, Ansell Hyflex gloves, its polyurethane coating on fingers and knitt on the rest of the hands never have any issue with sweating or cuts and very form fitting on hands which...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-03-2020, 01:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,155
Posted By Actros617
I had a 2012 S350, it was a great vehicle...

I had a 2012 S350, it was a great vehicle especially when on highway its smooth and very efficient, I can and will average up to 30+ mpg cursing at 80 mph or up to 750 miles per tank, which is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-03-2020, 01:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 711
Posted By Actros617
That is indeed a vacuum pump, however are you...

That is indeed a vacuum pump, however are you sure that is making the noise? Those pump are very simple in design and rarely fails with low mileage.

If you want to check the pump noise better,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2020, 09:37 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,618
Posted By Actros617
Bottle jack method is very effective and so much...

Bottle jack method is very effective and so much easier, it worked for me well, glad it work for ya!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-26-2020, 12:21 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,390
Posted By Actros617
I bought my W211 E320 CDI with 204k miles for...

I bought my W211 E320 CDI with 204k miles for $1900, the only problem it has that was effecting cars drivability was injector black death and the previous owner got a hefty quote at an indy to repair...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2020, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By Actros617
You'll have to drain at least out of the cylinder...

You'll have to drain at least out of the cylinder head or 1/2 off the radiator because the oil filter cap is blocking the bottom bolt and the thermostat housing from been removed, and When you remove...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-27-2019, 04:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,853
Posted By Actros617
So looks like this is going to be a...

So looks like this is going to be a reoccurring/normal maintenance thing, ouch, perhaps pouring baby powder or soapy water (not recommended as it can rust your injectors) around the injectors to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-25-2019, 03:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,012
Posted By Actros617
Any vehicle with dpf requires low ash oils to...

Any vehicle with dpf requires low ash oils to prevent dpf from clogging up, however if your engine has no dpf ie delete then diesel oil 5w-30 or 5w-40 is recommended however with newer spec 0w-30 or...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-22-2019, 01:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,012
Posted By Actros617
This is a very debatable topic so there's a lot...

This is a very debatable topic so there's a lot of opinions that some may or may not agree. When in doubt go with MB recommendations of 229.51 or 229.31 (old specs) IE Mobil 1 ESP 5w-30.


MB...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-20-2019, 03:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,781
Posted By Actros617
Thermostat has failed (in open position) on my...

Thermostat has failed (in open position) on my CDI, the coolant barely get up to operating temp, fortunately it's up high and easy to access the thermostat.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-20-2019, 03:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,781
Posted By Actros617
I don't think theres anyway to prevent the air...

I don't think theres anyway to prevent the air box from shaking, its attached to the engine via exhaust heat shield , on camera i can see it swaying left to right dependent from engine.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-19-2019, 11:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,781
Posted By Actros617
New week and some warm weather, managed to knock...

New week and some warm weather, managed to knock out the engine mount, these things are a total pain to get out and but man do they make the differences at idle.

The both mount were completely...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-13-2019, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,819
Posted By Actros617
My 05 E320 CDI at 200k mi with Om648 was leaking...

My 05 E320 CDI at 200k mi with Om648 was leaking around the valve cover gasket and was dripping on to the air filter box and exhaust heat shield (engine tilted more towards passenger side) but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-13-2019, 05:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,781
Posted By Actros617
Time to wrap up this black death fiasco chapter...

Time to wrap up this black death fiasco chapter and get her running.

Valve cover is nearly spotless, was cleaned with dilute 50% purple power cleaner and 50% water, some light sanding and soak in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-08-2019, 11:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,781
Posted By Actros617
Wow talk about a fight these injectors are way...

Wow talk about a fight these injectors are way the heck stuck in there took me from almost 4 days to remove them.

Tip: If you have the black death, no slide hammer will pull these injectors out,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-29-2019, 12:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,781
Posted By Actros617
Indeed Alex is really good guide on how to tackle...

Indeed Alex is really good guide on how to tackle this problem though i dislike his Clickbait style vids. ROLLGUY thx for the heads up on the return lines snapping off i bought a few on Ebay, I saw...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-27-2019, 05:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,781
Posted By Actros617
Unfortunately no, for its application it requires...

Unfortunately no, for its application it requires steel torque to yield stretch bolt to keep the injectors in place. Using other harden bolts will result strpping the aluminum threads on the head.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-27-2019, 12:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,781
Posted By Actros617
Rehabbing a cheap 05 E320 CDI, mini documentary series

So I've able to save a one owner 2005 E320 CDI with 203k miles for a meer steal ($1500). The Original owner bought this brand new, and was handed down the family until their last kid ran into...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2019, 05:29 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 22,524
Posted By Actros617
Where did you get your EGR block off plate and...

Where did you get your EGR block off plate and the ADLA cap?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-01-2019, 11:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Posted By Actros617
Since you have the camshaft aligned with 0 TDC...

Since you have the camshaft aligned with 0 TDC prior to removal you can verify the timing by removing injector 1 and 6 and insert 2 equal length rods, rotate engine until the stick reach its maximum...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-31-2019, 08:41 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 22,524
Posted By Actros617
I thought I'd share this might be helpful for any...

I thought I'd share this might be helpful for any OM602.xx, OM603.xx (both 3.0L and 3.5L) family engines,thought its for W124 engine manuals are all the same for other chassis models. However it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-30-2019, 04:16 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 22,524
Posted By Actros617
This is a gold mine, your doing god's work with...

This is a gold mine, your doing god's work with your documentation!

I'm curious in how you get your injector timing again, I'm in the same process of swapping cylinder heads (mine had multiple...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-16-2019, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 799
Posted By Actros617
Sounds like the oil vapor separator diaphragm...

Sounds like the oil vapor separator diaphragm leak (round black disk that is sitting on the valve cover) loosen or remove the engine oil cap and rev the engine and see if the sound returns.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-16-2019, 01:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,215
Posted By Actros617
W140 S350 strange R603 block number.

So I have a 1995 W140 S350 with the 3.5L OM603, I was trying to find the block number for cross references some parts for a rebuild. I've searched and read a few post and it showed that the block...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-12-2019, 11:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 491
Posted By Actros617
Found a Om603 (non-turbo) teardown video

Sprucing along youtube and i've stumbled on this video where this guy is doing a teardown and rebuild of his naturally aspirated OM603. I thought this would be a helpful visual aid if someone is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-09-2019, 12:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,766
Posted By Actros617
The erosion is causing a small coolant leak into...

The erosion is causing a small coolant leak into 5th cylinder combustion chamber is the reason why im trying to getting fixed.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-07-2019, 10:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,766
Posted By Actros617
Here's an new Elring head gasket it too has the...

Here's an new Elring head gasket it too has the same red sealer printed on the gasket it. The old gasket appears to be identical to elring but there's no way to tell them apart as there are hardly...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2019, 07:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,766
Posted By Actros617
Overall Unknown of engine actual mileage or its...

Overall Unknown of engine actual mileage or its history, as stated previous owner said engine was replaced as sometime before he bought it, the current mileage shows 357k miles on the chassis so its...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2019, 12:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,766
Posted By Actros617
Here's cylinder #5 wall has some coolant splash...

Here's cylinder #5 wall has some coolant splash stains/deposits which i find it strange because its very smooth to the touch. Few spins with a ball hone should clean that up nicely. Also (not...
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