Yesterday I was driving with my young son when he told me that even though he likes my 1991 420SEL he really misses my old 1984 300SD TurboDiesel. When I asked him why he missed the diesel, he said that he really liked the sound of the engine. He said that there was something comforting in the clatter of a diesel engine. Then he asked me why do diesels clatter.

I tried to answer his question, but I found myself at a loss for an answer that made sense. I didn't want to give him a made up answer, so I am asking you guys (and gals)...what makes diesels clatter?

Thanks.

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1989 300TE "Alice"
1990 300CE "Sam Spade"
1991 300CE "Beowulf" RIP (06.1991 - 10.10.2007)
1998 E320 "Orson"
2002 C320 Wagon "Molly Fox"

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