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Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-01-2016, 12:09 PM

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OM602 - smoother idle in hot weather?

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Posted By Sine

It was a little smoother, but not as smooth as...

It was a little smoother, but not as smooth as when the weather is hot. It definitely needed to be done though - the return fuel turned jet black. I have been putting a bit of Diesel Kleen in every...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-29-2016, 07:19 PM

Replies: 6

OM602 - smoother idle in hot weather?

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Posted By Sine

OM602 - smoother idle in hot weather?

I have a 1991 300D which runs pretty well, except for a somewhat rough idle. I have replaced the DV seals already, and checked the fuel system for leaks. The motor mounts have also been replaced....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-30-2016, 06:35 PM

Replies: 12

Intermittent White Smoke = Head Gasket Leak?

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Posted By Sine

I may just do that. All due respect to the W210...

I may just do that. All due respect to the W210 fans out there, it's not my style. I much prefer the W124, and combined with the 606 it would be a great car.

shertex - I agree that $3500 is a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-30-2016, 04:24 PM

Replies: 12

Intermittent White Smoke = Head Gasket Leak?

Views: 3,241

Posted By Sine

Yes, I believe so. I looked in the reservoir tank...

Yes, I believe so. I looked in the reservoir tank today, and the level is about 3/4" below the max fill mark. The coolant itself also looks a little cloudy.

I called around to a few shops today,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-30-2016, 10:42 AM

Replies: 12

Intermittent White Smoke = Head Gasket Leak?

Views: 3,241

Posted By Sine

Intermittent White Smoke = Head Gasket Leak?

A few months ago, I purchased a 1991 300D at a great price with 238k miles. I've been fixing things as I go, but I have been using this car as my DD for the last couple of months, and it's never let...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-25-2016, 09:32 PM

Replies: 11

cleaning the window switch restored rear window

Views: 1,220

Posted By Sine

I too have restored a "broken" window by sinply...

I too have restored a "broken" window by sinply cleaning the switch. A pencil eraser will get off the grime and corrosion, but leave the plating intact. Then, I just spritz it with some contact...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-25-2016, 09:24 PM

Replies: 2

New Delivery Valve O-Rings and Biodiesel Concern

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Posted By Sine

Hey Kelley, I have a 91 300D (OM602) running full...

Hey Kelley, I have a 91 300D (OM602) running full strength biodiesel. When I bought the car, the previous owner had been running full B99 and there was fuel leaking from the delivery valves. Here is...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-20-2011, 10:41 PM

Replies: 34

Did I kill my OM617 with oil??

Views: 9,278

Posted By Sine

Update #2: Finished cleaning the banjo bolt and...

Update #2: Finished cleaning the banjo bolt and lines from the ALDA to the intake manifold, and there was a ton of crud blocking it up! Now that it's all cleared out, the Benz runs really nice and...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-18-2011, 02:26 PM

Replies: 34

Did I kill my OM617 with oil??

Views: 9,278

Posted By Sine

Wow JHZR2, thanks for the write-up. I was already...

Wow JHZR2, thanks for the write-up. I was already in the camp of "oil technology from 30 years ago can't really be compared" before I read it, but it's interesting to see the reasoning.

Quick...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-17-2011, 01:58 PM

Replies: 34

Did I kill my OM617 with oil??

Views: 9,278

Posted By Sine

kerry - problem found! The clear lines look ok,...

kerry - problem found! The clear lines look ok, but there's a set of wires that plug into the top of the manifold, just above the clear line. Those wires run (as far as I can tell) to the vacuum...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-17-2011, 01:38 PM

Replies: 34

Did I kill my OM617 with oil??

Views: 9,278

Posted By Sine

Army - I posted them through flickr which doesn't...

Army - I posted them through flickr which doesn't allow direct linking

leathermang - yep, I use Delo 400 15W40 exclusively

jt20 - this is true; I only drove it for about 40 minutes total after...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-17-2011, 01:10 PM

Replies: 34

Did I kill my OM617 with oil??

Views: 9,278

Posted By Sine

Thanks, everyone for posting so far! Heart attack...

Thanks, everyone for posting so far! Heart attack averted now that engine damage doesn't seem like the likely culprit.

Improper valve adjustment would be my first suspicion as well, were it not...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-17-2011, 11:31 AM

Replies: 34

Did I kill my OM617 with oil??

Views: 9,278

Posted By Sine

Did I kill my OM617 with oil??

I will preface this by saying I am a complete idiot. :(

I have a 1985 300CD that, after an odd turn of events, turned from a superb runner to an asthmatic dog. The last time it was running great...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

06-21-2011, 04:40 PM

Replies: 186

The large 300d and 300cd parts post

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Posted By Sine

I have a box of new, Genuine MB Driver's side...

I have a box of new, Genuine MB Driver's side interior door handles that need a new home. Selling them one at a time on eBay:
...

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