My 1993 E 300D after start up and running of a min or two begins bluish / White smoke and rough idle and it is a very very strong fuel smell. What would cause the engine to over fuel after start up. New GP's and rebuilt injectors, uses no coolant or oil. After a short time when the engine warms a bit the smoking stops, the car runs just great, get about 35 on highway and runs strong. This only happens after the car has set overnight or set for some length of time.
Thanks

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Den
1993 MB 300D 2.5
2001 VW Jetta TDI 5 spd.
2001 new bug TDI 5 spd.
Motorcycles

Diesels don't "run rich" like gassers. Assuming adequate compression, they burn all of their fuel.

Make sure those new glow plugs are working as they should, and that the relay supplies power as it should. If they are in order, it may be time for a compression check.

I believe the 93 300D 2.5 has the glow system that stays powered for some time after the engine is running. This should eliminiate incomplete combustion after a cold start. Does the glow light come on for a few seconds then extinguish? Do you wait for the glow light to extinguish before starting the engine? Sorry to ask, but we should not assume. I don't know how to test the "after glow" feature except by checking that the glow plugs are drawing 50 amps or so.

I suspect there are one or two lazy glow plugs in the mix. You can check resistance between ground and the individual glow plug pins in the bigger glow plug relay connector. The acceptable resistance value for glow plugs is in the archives.

Perhaps a 93 E300D is a different car than I'm thinking it is.

Sixto

How many Kms has the motor done? Have u owned it since new or second hand, if so what does the sevice history tell you?

Blue/white smoke after startup could mean you need to check
1- air and fuel filters for serviceability
2- i would definatly get a cold compression test done (also a hot). What this usually shows is a below specification compression reading, if you having rough idle & smoke & it clears up after engine warms up.. a sure indication of sticking/worn valve stems/guides .

This is where the rough running comes into play. the smoke is engine oil that has 'dribbled' down along the valve stems and past (probably now) unservicable valve stem seals, overnight and is burnt off during ignition untill it diapears.

Depending on the compression tests results, you may unfortunatly be heading for a cylinder head overall. The valves & guides & seals would then all be replaced. Suggest if this is the case, get a well qualified tech / mb mechanic to quote you & do the nessesary work.

Let us know what the results of 1 & 2 are before you go ahead with any big expences & ill keep you on the right track

PS all vechiles must use 'some oil' for just such a problem ie. upper cylinder lubrication is needed & piston ring to bore (cylinder clearance) lubrication is critical, but thats for another discussion.

See you

regards
Graham

Sorry for the delayed response. Thanks for the help.
One thought, if I plug in the block heater the car starts and runs just fine with no smoke or rough idle.
Also as of late under hard throttle she smokes a small amount of quite dark smoke which is normal , right? From a standing start I mean.
Also had an old MB diesel fan drive the car and his response was it must be a normal thing with this car with 204000 miles on the clock, it runs too good to have any major problems. He said most owners would or could live with this minor problem.
Also new glow plugs, and re-built injectors. GP timing length and power are correct.
Problem starts after the after glow and lasts until abt. 60Deg. C., unless you give it abt. half throttle and hold it there for a min. or so, then she runs like a top.
SO?????

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Den
1993 MB 300D 2.5
2001 VW Jetta TDI 5 spd.
2001 new bug TDI 5 spd.
Motorcycles