Hey all,

I have a '98 W210 and it has 186K on it. It has been running good for me for a long time, but recently it started to stumble if I let off, and then went back to the gas. I guess it is more of a hesitation, but you can feel the engine miss a step. Also, there is more black smoke then usual, proof of which is the dirty back end on a white car. Then my wife says it smells more (of diesel fuel) when sitting at idle. Any ideas of what could be happening?

Also, I get the waste gate light when I get on it hard, but replaced the waste gate sensor 6 months ago. I did a once over of the engine and noticed one of the pipes going to the turbo is actually bent. It is the one that comes out of the bottom and has rubber hoses top and bottom on it. Anyone know if this would cause the light? Is there a part number for that pipe, or do I just get a shop to bend an exhaust piece for me?


Thanks,

Orlando