Update....

Manifold back on, engine running, etc.

I have purchased a used but recently (according to the seller) overhauled IP. I plan on doing Dave M.'s "OM603 Turbo IP Full-Load Adjustment Procedure" as posted in another Mercedes diesel forum before trying to swap the IP.

In another thread I have posted the results of the compression and leakdown tests done by a local mechanic who has previously worked on other parts of this car. I repeat these results here:

#1 compression 400, leakdown 0
#2 compression 300, leakdown 20%
#3 compression 460, leakdown 0
#4 compression 410, leakdown 0
#5 compression 420, leakdown 0
#6 compression 380, leakdown 0

The question for this thread is, how much of my lack-of-acceleration problem is due to operating on 5-1/2 cylinders? Maybe my IP is not that bad.

Jeremy

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