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Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-09-2024, 09:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 172
Posted By nelbur
I don't know anything about 617s but I have a...

I don't know anything about 617s but I have a 606. I had a glow plug go out shortly after I bought the well used car. I didn't know the history so I had all six glow plugs (MB) replaced using...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-17-2024, 09:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 703
Posted By nelbur
If your compressor is not turning on the low and...

If your compressor is not turning on the low and high pressure ports will have the same pressure. It seems like 40 pounds should be enough to get the compressor to turn on, but it is quite low. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2024, 11:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 703
Posted By nelbur
It is common to draw a vacuum on the system to be...

It is common to draw a vacuum on the system to be sure it will hold for an hour or so to prove that you have a sealed system, BUT it is not going to hold a vacuum for weeks. Air would seep in over...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2024, 08:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 703
Posted By nelbur
You will need to evacuate the system and see that...

You will need to evacuate the system and see that it holds vacuum, before you add the refrigerant. Once you have the system working you can do as EVRanch said, squirt a bit out of the low pressure...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-01-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,436
Posted By nelbur
I am not only surprised but skeptical. You...

I am not only surprised but skeptical. You said that the mechanic said the used oil pump fixed the problem. Mechanics tend to want to get paid so of course they always say they fixed the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-20-2024, 08:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 246
Posted By nelbur
I think what you are seeing is normal. Glo...

I think what you are seeing is normal. Glo plugs do more than make diesels start easy in the cold. They also keep the white smoke down until the engine warms up.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2024, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 498
Posted By nelbur
I love Fluid Film, but I have never heard of it's...

I love Fluid Film, but I have never heard of it's use in a lock cylinder. It is an excellent anti-corrosion spray for anything under your car showing any rust. It appears to soak into the rust...
Forum: Tech Help 02-08-2024, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 371
Posted By nelbur
It almost sounds like a brake problem could be...

It almost sounds like a brake problem could be causing the power loss. Perhaps a caliper is sticking making it hard to accelerate. I can't imagine that the brakes could self apply as you were...
Forum: Tech Help 02-06-2024, 01:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,177
Posted By nelbur
This thread is a few years old, but it is clear...

This thread is a few years old, but it is clear to me that the 20 wt oil is his problem. Nearly all old diesel engines are made for some sort of 40 wt oil. Generally 15w40 for regular diesel oil....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-05-2024, 09:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,436
Posted By nelbur
Oil pumps are not generally a high wear item so I...

Oil pumps are not generally a high wear item so I would not expect any major improvement, unless they make a higher volume version. I would try a thicker oil like a **w50 to see if that helps. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-31-2024, 11:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,436
Posted By nelbur
Oil pressure is at it's worst when the oil is hot...

Oil pressure is at it's worst when the oil is hot and the engine is at idle. It is also very much affected by the viscosity of the oil being used. Do you know what viscosity oil you are using? ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-17-2023, 02:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 342
Posted By nelbur
I had the same problem on my '97 E 300 D and had...

I had the same problem on my '97 E 300 D and had an allignment done with no luck. I went back and explained that the rear jumped sideways on bumps. The tech said it sounds like bad shocks to me. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-18-2023, 11:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 596
Posted By nelbur
I have a 1 year newer car than yours. I believe...

I have a 1 year newer car than yours. I believe your glow plug relay is on the left fender well. If you remove the plug that goes to the glow plugs you can check the ohms for each of the 6 glow...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-21-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 642
Posted By nelbur
The fuel tank is vertical with the top of the...

The fuel tank is vertical with the top of the tank near the filler neck. If you have a loose fuel cap it will spill out on right turns if the tank is full.

You can shift from 5th to 4th by just...
Forum: Tech Help 07-31-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,083
Posted By nelbur
It is possible that one side has a wear sensor...

It is possible that one side has a wear sensor and not the other. My '97 has a wear sensor on the passenger side (right) and none on the drivers side.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2023, 05:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 498
Posted By nelbur
You are correct about the smoke not always being...

You are correct about the smoke not always being black. When a diesel engine is cold even quantities of fuel that would burn completely in a hot engine will blow a white smoke of unburned fuel. ...
Forum: Tech Help 05-21-2023, 11:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 630
Posted By nelbur
Cupping sounds like a worn out shock problem. I...

Cupping sounds like a worn out shock problem. I had a inside wear problem on my E 300 D and solved it by replacing the rear shocks. I believe the Mercedes have rear suspensions that are sensitive...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-20-2023, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 498
Posted By nelbur
Technically diesels cant run rich. The amount...

Technically diesels cant run rich. The amount of air in each cylinder is maximized since there is no throttle. The amount of fuel injected determines the speed of the engine. If more fuel is...
Forum: Tech Help 04-15-2023, 09:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 891
Posted By nelbur
I am not surprised that the starter does not...

I am not surprised that the starter does not crank the engine fast enough to show oil pressure. I don't know your engine but engines usually start with low oil pressure so I would not think that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2023, 04:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,160
Posted By nelbur
Boaters can have hundreds of gallons of bad fuel...

Boaters can have hundreds of gallons of bad fuel to deal with. They frequently design a "fuel polishing system" that typically uses paper towel rolls or toilet paper rolls as cheap filters. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2023, 09:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,160
Posted By nelbur
I have experience with old diesel boats. They...

I have experience with old diesel boats. They always have fuel problems. Your initial approach or idea is good. I would run it through a fairly course filter and then through a fine filter. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-05-2023, 04:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,315
Posted By nelbur
Thermostats, depending on how they are designed,...

Thermostats, depending on how they are designed, can fail either by overheating or under heating. When the one on my E300D failed it failed to get up to operating temperature. This sounds like...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-17-2023, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 558
Posted By nelbur
I believe the thermostat only goes in one way. ...

I believe the thermostat only goes in one way. I recall having to rotate the thermostat in the housing until it drops into place. Then it will not leak. Remember that there is a bleed bolt just...
Forum: Tech Help 01-17-2023, 08:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,020
Posted By nelbur
You know, they make liquid electrical tape in a...

You know, they make liquid electrical tape in a can, with a brush, for just such a situation.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-07-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 737
Posted By nelbur
If the car is in good shape, a junk yard engine...

If the car is in good shape, a junk yard engine might be a possible solution. I am not familiar with the availability of used 606s but I would expect some to have outlasted the 210 bodys,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-05-2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 737
Posted By nelbur
150 thousand is young for a diesel. If it were...

150 thousand is young for a diesel. If it were mine I would want to have a mechanic figure out what happened. I assume it is a NA 606. If so it should be just broken in good. I have heard...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-19-2022, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 588
Posted By nelbur
Your engine has a coolant bleed bolt about two to...

Your engine has a coolant bleed bolt about two to three inches behind where the radiator hose goes into the head. There is a large hex head bolt with the head facing up. You typically open the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-02-2022, 10:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,089
Posted By nelbur
My guess is that the engine was seized and you...

My guess is that the engine was seized and you just thought the starter was bad. I doubt that it would still be hydrolocked as any fluid would have run by the rings after a day, probably within a...
Forum: Tech Help 08-25-2022, 08:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,723
Posted By nelbur
Just don't jump to conclusions. I would bet...

Just don't jump to conclusions. I would bet small money that the coolant leak has nothing to do with your oil situation.The gunk under the oil cap is fairly normal, and if the coolant had gone into...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-12-2022, 10:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,631
Posted By nelbur
Diesels can't run rich like a gasser can so if...

Diesels can't run rich like a gasser can so if you are not being followed by a plume of smoke you are burning the fuel injected properly. Squirting injectors, dragging brakes, plugged air filter,...
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