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Old 05-30-2014, 02:07 PM
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Vacuum pump failure W210 606

We have been hearing ticking rattling noises coming from the front of the engine on our '96 E300 for more than a year now. Have ask every mechanic their opinion and the general consensus was that to put the car in a shop to diagnose would cost hundreds of dollars and that it is best to wait until a problem occurs. Yesterday a problem occurred; while driving cross country engine code P0400 came up, no power brakes, AC vents stopped working, shifting became hard and the intake manifold valves stopped working.

We were lucky, I hope, that the vacuum pump did not explode. The engine actually sounds better now without the rattle and the car ran great for the rest of the trip home, more that 7 hours of running hard. (The car now has 215,000 miles on the dial.)

Passed through Dallas, hours later, where there are several parts suppliers. One had the part that I now have.

Questions: Do you guys have any suggestions or advise on replacing the pump? Are there any hidden issues that I should be aware of? Is removing the radiator required?

Will post pictures of the work in progress.

Thank you in advance for your input.

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Old 05-30-2014, 02:19 PM
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Release the tension on the drive belt.
Remove the upper radiator hose and the P/S pump's pulley.

After that, it is a 15 minute job... the second time you do it.
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Old 05-30-2014, 03:05 PM
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P0400 is EGR malfunction. Would that be thrown with a failed VP?
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Old 05-30-2014, 03:08 PM
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Remove each bolt on the vac pump a little at a time so that the pump will come off parallel to the block rather than getting cocked. So loosen all bolts round the perimeter a bit at a time, round and round. It can get cocked if the roller on the pump is on the high side of the "timing device" or ramp which the roller rides on. That sentence will make sense after you see what's under the pump... Hopefully your roller and the bearings are still intact. If not, put a magnet on your oil drain plug and collect as many balls as possible. I still have one ball floating around somewhere in my engine, but I've been driving like that for more than 100K.

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Old 05-30-2014, 03:35 PM
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P0400 is EGR malfunction. Would that be thrown with a failed VP?
The EGR flaps are actuated with vacuum motors.
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Previous:
1983 240D, on WVO
1982 300D, on WVO
1983 300CD, on WVO
1986 300SDL 237k, 25k on WVO (Deerslayer)
1991 350SDL 249k, 56k on WVO - Retired to a car spa in Phoenix
1983 380 SEC w/603 diesel, 8k on WVO
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Old 05-30-2014, 03:47 PM
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Tip: Degrease and clean the pump and surrounding area before you start removing bolts.
Tip: Clean off every bit of old gasket material.
Tip: Clean out the bolt head sockets, if that's the style you have.
Tip: Replace every bolt in exactly the same hole.
Tip: Get a good torque wrench and use it
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Old 05-30-2014, 04:17 PM
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Thank for the help.
What is the torque pressure?
Heading out to start the R of R&R now.
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Old 05-30-2014, 04:51 PM
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... and a new gasket.
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1986 300SDL 237k, 25k on WVO (Deerslayer)
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Old 05-30-2014, 05:41 PM
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Assembly instructions say that the stroke curve must be replaced if worn.

Is the stroke curve in the above picture worn enough to require replacement of the lifting cam?
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That looks pretty bad. Can you "feel" it?
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deep end

You're now in the deep end, but you're not alone. I seem to remember a thread here about replacing that wavy piece on the cam. At least it didn't grenade the engine.
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Old 05-30-2014, 07:40 PM
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Flat spot on the wheel that rides on the cam?

Could be that it seized up and rubbed itself flat on the cam, damaging it too.

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