Since I replaced the turbo s/o valve, my wife told me she noticed a huge increase in the smoke out out when I accelerate. The banjo bolt and lines are clean, the ALDA still has it's plastic cap on. I have noticed a great inprovement in accelration. She said is smells like normal diesel, not oil.I have not noticed a decrease in fuel milage. Still gets 24 to 28 mpg. She said the smoke is more black and gray, like an 18 wheeler, or a Ford Powersmoke when it's nailed.

I have tried a few Italian tune ups.

I'm thinking it's normal now that the ALDA is getting good pressure.

What do you think?

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

99 W210 E300 Turbo Diesel, chipped, DPF/Converter Delete. Still needs EGR Delete, 232K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

Gone and still missed...1982 w123 300D, 1991 w124 300D

If the old valve was plugged you are now gwtting boost to the alda that you weren't getting before. Boost to the alda meens more fuel. The ehxaust system could be carboned up and the old soot blowing out could be what you are seeing.

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My Truck.. 2007 DODGE, 5.9 Cummins, 6spd stick, 4X4. My car..1977 240D, OTHER WHEELS...1955 VW Oval window bug, European Delivery (Holland) with a 1700cc, 2 barrel, Porsche drum brakes. 1939 WILLYS Pick-up. 1967 Triumph 200cc Tiger Cub. 1976 Honda 550F 4cyl Motor Cycle.

What is a turbo s/o valve???

Never heard of this device.


FYI Mercedes Benz abbreviations.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=108992

My abbreviation for switch over.

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

99 W210 E300 Turbo Diesel, chipped, DPF/Converter Delete. Still needs EGR Delete, 232K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

Gone and still missed...1982 w123 300D, 1991 w124 300D