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Old 03-15-2007, 02:35 AM
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Over the last week or 10 days I re-removed the injectors and the tips were gunky again. When I cracked open the old injectors a few of them were hella gunked, one looked heat scorched, and all looked to be clogged. The injection pump looked good as it spit bursts of fuel from all elments. I soaked the motor again by squirting mmo down each cylinder 2x each day, keeping the block heater plugged in while I waited for new Bosio nozzles. Put it back together, cleaned with new heat shields, bled the fuel system to the injectors and she roared to life. Drove up and down the coast for a smoky half hour, giving as much pedal as she would take. The smoke cleared up and she runs strongly, shifts smoothly and starts up instantly. She cruises like a dream.

After 2 months of soaking, resoaking, and chasing down problems and learning, I brought my first diesel benz back to life. "Thrilled" doesn't seem expess the satisfaction. The neighbors clapped when she roared up the block, the same ones who laughed when she arrived by flatbed. Thanks to all who gave their $.02, your advice has been priceless. The Marvel Mystery Wagon will need some attention to her saggy rear, front shocks, a purge etc. I thank you all in advance for the knowledge I am sure to seek.
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