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Old 02-22-2000, 04:45 PM
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I have a 1992 300SD with an oil consumtion problem(300-400 miles a quart). I have heard this is very common with this engine. My local dealer is clueless(not many diesels in this area). I have heard that a short block replacement is the only fix...anyone have any comments/suggestions?..Car currently has 93K

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Old 02-22-2000, 08:03 PM
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As I've lived in that City, the dealer has been there forever & should know that the problem is related to PISTON & ring problems. In this very heavy car the engine is just not powerful enough.
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Old 02-22-2000, 08:49 PM
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Also, I have seen where the turbo front seal will cause this. It will pour so much oil in the engine that it will start to clog the vacuum lines.

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Old 02-22-2000, 10:26 PM
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Which dealer are you going to? Potter or Crown? If you're going to Ed Potter, they ought to know as much about your car as anyone else. Crown, I can't say for sure as they are a fairly new dealership, but do have one impressive facility! Come on down to Cincinnati, we'll fix you up!

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