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04-05-2004, 11:05 AM
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Smokin' update -Mechanical Malpractice?
Hi all:
Still sluggin' it out to save my 300D (82' 156K). To refresh: White smoke - LOTS - on leaving a light, stop sign, etc. Also, almost any "punch" of the accelerator. I've now had 2 Turbos put in (when I took it back after the first, the guy STILL thought it was a problem with the turbo and put in another). As you might guess he was dead wrong. Car still has the same smoking symptom. NO better, no worse than it was when I took it to him in the first place! He now says come in for a compression test. I told him that was upsetting since I asked him about doing one 2 weeks (and 2 turbos) ago. He says that the engine runs so well, he really didn't think it needed a rebuild. Also says my first turbo was full of oil, but he'd be happy to put it back in, if I wish... The car does run quite well.. if I never looked in the rear-view and (ignored the people giving me dirty looks), I might not even be aware that something was wrong. What to do? I really need some advice. I cannot afford the engine rebuild.. & have already spent $733. on a turbo that doesn't change anything. Shall I get him to put the old one back in? take it to Kraft German Auto for a 3rd opinion? I'd be most appreciative of some real guidance. Thanks, Joe Augustine 
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04-05-2004, 11:47 AM
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ALDA Maybe
Has the alda been messed with on the car? You can usually tell by looking to see if the little plastic cap is still on it.
Could be that someone has adjusted uit trying to correct a different problem and now that your turbo is working correctoly the car is getting too much fuel hence the smoke. Just an idea anyway.
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'99 S420 - Mommies '72 280SE 4.5 - looking to breathe life into it '84 300SD Grey - Sold '85 300SD Silver - Sold '78 Ski Nautique
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04-05-2004, 02:40 PM
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I would go to another shop, not because I think the one you're using is trying to rip you off or anything, but because he may just not see the problem and sometimes someone with a different perspective can spot a problem like you have. I can't think that it is a major problem ($$$$) since the car runs well and I guess doesn't use much oil or drink coolant?
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1985 300D Turbo ~225k 2000 F350 (Powerstroke) 4X4, SWB, CC, SRW, 6spd ~148k 1999 International 4900, DT466e (250hp/660 ft/lbs), Allison MD3060 ~73k
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04-05-2004, 03:18 PM
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Check out the other recent thread about oil loss and smoking. Is there any similarity in the cases? Are you using as much oil?
Try disconnecting the crankcase ventilation hose that goes from the valve cover to the air cleaner and see if that makes any difference. In that other thread, the problem seemed related to that hose.
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1977 300d 70k--sold 08 1985 300TD 185k+ 1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03 1985 409d 65k--sold 06 1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car 1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11 1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper 1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4 1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13
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04-05-2004, 07:19 PM
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White smoke as in steam or unburned diesel? If it's actually unburned diesel there has to be a serious problem with the injection pump or injectors, just generic overfueling will give black smoke 9 times out of 10.
SURE it's not steam? Cooland and oil level steady? Bluish white is oil and hard to tell the difference sometimes from the driver seat...
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One more Radar Lover gone... 1982 VW Caddy diesel 406K 1.9L AAZ 1994 E320 195K
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