Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Diesel Discussion

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 09-29-2008, 05:22 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Springfield OR
Posts: 15
1981 300sd smoking like crazy!

So the symptoms are: When I start up the car there's smoke but too much just an annoying amount. But when I was driving to day it got really really bad. It was when I got stopped by a train. Before this I had driven it in town and on the freeway(about 10 miles). I decided to turn the car off and wait for the train to pass, but when i turn it back on and hit the gas I couldn't even see the car behind me Help.
Thanks

Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 10-04-2008, 05:00 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Springfield OR
Posts: 15
does this help?
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 10-04-2008, 06:24 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada.
Posts: 6,510
Yes the turbo bearing seals may be shot. Investigate.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 10-04-2008, 07:02 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Springfield OR
Posts: 15
I don't think it's the turbo. It spins free and is pretty quiet. It is drinking oil though.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 10-04-2008, 11:38 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada.
Posts: 6,510
A turbo bearing seal could be bad and might not impact the feel or easy turning component. You want to check the turbo output side for oil residue in the housing. It should be pretty dry. I imagine just removing the u tube will get you there.

Also your description sounds about right. Not much oil smoke at idle but when you come on to it a bit the oil is pushed into the combustion chambers and more smoke. Thats because at idle a pool of oil builds up down there. There could be other sources. This possibility is probably about as easy as it's going to get financially unfortunatly. Thats if we are talking a lot of smoke.


Last edited by barry123400; 10-04-2008 at 11:44 PM.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:17 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page