Porsche
/
BMW
/
Mercedes
/
Audi
/
Volkswagen
/
Saab
/
Volvo
/
MINI
All
Search Everything
Cart
|
Project List
|
Order Status
|
Help
Shop by Brand
/
Shop by Category
PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum
>
Search Forums
Search Results
User Name
Remember Me?
Password
Register
ShopForum Gallery
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Search Forums
Show Threads
Show Posts
Advanced Search
Go to Page...
Showing results 1 to 17 of 17
Search took
0.01
seconds.
Search:
Posts Made By:
JayKray
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
12-31-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies:
25
OM617 Smokes when cold, clears up when hot
Views:
7,614
Posted By
JayKray
Update
OK, so the problem was the turbo. Even though the shaft endplay wasn't that bad, swapping the turbo made a HUGE difference. Smoke is pretty much gone. Still a tiny bit of blue at startup, most...
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
12-18-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies:
25
OM617 Smokes when cold, clears up when hot
Views:
7,614
Posted By
JayKray
Sorry, I left that out. I have been smelling the...
Sorry, I left that out. I have been smelling the exhaust and it doesn't seem to burn my eyes, it actually doesn't smell too bad at all. I know what blue oil burning smoke smells like and it's not...
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
12-18-2012, 09:08 AM
Replies:
25
OM617 Smokes when cold, clears up when hot
Views:
7,614
Posted By
JayKray
OK, a little update. Sorry no pictures or video...
OK, a little update.
Sorry no pictures or video yet, been pretty busy.
Smoke now clears after idling for about 5 minutes, then creates a few clouds as I drive away which continues for 3-4 miles...
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
12-14-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies:
25
OM617 Smokes when cold, clears up when hot
Views:
7,614
Posted By
JayKray
Yes, valve stem seals are definitely on my list. ...
Yes, valve stem seals are definitely on my list. The previous owner told me that it always spit out some blueish smoke on first cold start. I'll be doing them soon.
I'll try to get some...
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
12-14-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies:
25
OM617 Smokes when cold, clears up when hot
Views:
7,614
Posted By
JayKray
Yeah, sticky rings are a possibility since it did...
Yeah, sticky rings are a possibility since it did sit for quite a while without being run, however the thing starts beautifully with minimal glow time and settles into a nice smooth idle within...
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
12-14-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies:
25
OM617 Smokes when cold, clears up when hot
Views:
7,614
Posted By
JayKray
OM617 Smokes when cold, clears up when hot
Hi All,
Well, I completed a swap in my OM617 to 1993 Toyota 4x4 pickup two weeks ago and have been driving it a little bit here and there.
Initially I had quite a bit of liquid oil blowing out...
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
11-19-2011, 09:05 AM
Replies:
4
OM617.952 block available near Boston for free
Views:
1,589
Posted By
JayKray
It will be in CT Sunday night! Thanks DD!
It will be in CT Sunday night!
Thanks DD!
Forum:
Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
11-16-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies:
0
Wanted: Turbo bracket and heat shields
Views:
532
Posted By
JayKray
Wanted: Turbo bracket and heat shields
Hi All,
I'm looking for a turbo mounting bracket and both the front and rear turbo heat shields (for the starter and alternator) Looks like my turbo got pretty hot and cracked all three.
Thanks,...
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
10-28-2011, 02:19 PM
Replies:
9
OM617 Balancer and Front Main Seal
Views:
4,063
Posted By
JayKray
I realize that, I rarely get any parts from the...
I realize that, I rarely get any parts from the dealer. I was just hoping to get it back together this weekend, that's all. Yes, I should probably do a full set of valve stem seals while I'm at...
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
10-28-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies:
9
OM617 Balancer and Front Main Seal
Views:
4,063
Posted By
JayKray
Thanks for the hint about "dropping the valve",...
Thanks for the hint about "dropping the valve", that's exactly what I was looking for to determine tdc. I've done this with a screwdriver down the spark plug hole before, but didn't think I could do...
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
10-28-2011, 10:43 AM
Replies:
9
OM617 Balancer and Front Main Seal
Views:
4,063
Posted By
JayKray
Interesting, but doesn't look possible with my...
Interesting, but doesn't look possible with my setup. Whunter tends to agree with his tutorial, that the "inner lip of the seal should have a proper seating on the spacer ring"
There is an inner...
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
10-28-2011, 08:45 AM
Replies:
9
OM617 Balancer and Front Main Seal
Views:
4,063
Posted By
JayKray
OM617 Balancer and Front Main Seal
Hi all, I know this has already been discussed a few times and I've learned a ton from searching on this forum already. However, I think I might have a few things to add that might help others, and...
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
10-27-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies:
13
OM617 cracked head, comfirmation please
Views:
2,497
Posted By
JayKray
I'm pretty sure its leaking pretty badly. I am...
I'm pretty sure its leaking pretty badly. I am in contact with the previous owner, so I will ask. However, I know the engine was a replacement from a junkyard, so unlikely that the previous own did...
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
10-27-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies:
13
OM617 cracked head, comfirmation please
Views:
2,497
Posted By
JayKray
OK, looks like you guys might be right, I filed...
OK, looks like you guys might be right, I filed and sanded the area at the edge of the crack/scratch and it looks to be OK. I didn't find any die around, but I smeared some dirty oil in the area and...
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
10-26-2011, 09:22 AM
Replies:
13
OM617 cracked head, comfirmation please
Views:
2,497
Posted By
JayKray
Yeah, that's what I need to check, I couldn't...
Yeah, that's what I need to check, I couldn't really tell last night, but I'll get some cleaner and die and see if I can see if it continues down the sides of the boss in the casting.
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
10-26-2011, 08:52 AM
Replies:
13
OM617 cracked head, comfirmation please
Views:
2,497
Posted By
JayKray
Thanks Army! Yeah, the picture didn't come...
Thanks Army!
Yeah, the picture didn't come through very well, I haven't pulled the head to check the important mating surfaces. I was hoping to just use the engine as is for a little while, to make...
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
10-26-2011, 07:51 AM
Replies:
13
OM617 cracked head, comfirmation please
Views:
2,497
Posted By
JayKray
OM617 cracked head, comfirmation please
Hi All,
I just pulled a OM617 that I planned on putting in a toyota pickup, however, I went to adjust the valves last night and noticed this. I was hoping it was a scratch, but I'm thinking it is...
Showing results 1 to 17 of 17
Forum Jump
User Control Panel
Private Messages
Subscriptions
Who's Online
Search Forums
Forums Home
Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support
Tech Help
Diesel Discussion
Diesel Performance Tuning
Alternative Fuels
Vintage Mercedes Forum
Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock
Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires
Car Audio and Multimedia
Detailing and Interior
Mercedes-Benz Classified Ads
Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale
Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
Pelican Parts Promos, Special Offers & New Products
Pelican Parts Mercedes-Benz Catalog
Do It Yourself Links & Resources
Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds
Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks
Mercedes Parts Reference Library
DIY Links by Parts Category
General Information
Tool Rental Program
Regional Forums
Southeast - US (AR,AL,FL,GA,KY,LA,MS,NC,SC,TN)
Pacific NorthWest -US (WA/ID/OR/UT/HI/AK)
Great Lakes - US (IL,IN,MI,MN,OH,WI)
Northeast - US (NY/NJ/CT/MA/ME/NH/RI/VT)
California / SouthWest - US (AZ/NV)
Middle Atlantic - US (DC,DE,MD,PA,VA,WV)
Tex-Mex (TX, OK, NM, Mexico)
Great Plains & Rocky Mountains - US (CO,IA,KS,MO,MT,ND,NE,SD,WY)
Video Forum
Featured Cars
Good MB Shops
Canada
International & Other
Events & Gatherings
General Discussions
Off-Topic Discussion
Site Feedback
All times are GMT -4. The time now is
05:15 PM
.
-- Normal ShopForum Style
---- Copy of Normal ShopForum Style
-- Pelican_Mobile
Contact Us
-
Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum
-
Archive
-
Privacy Statement
-
Terms of Service
-
Top
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by
vBSEO
3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -
DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page