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Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-08-2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,473
Posted By gonzalo75
Was the smoke white? If so it looks like the...

Was the smoke white? If so it looks like the engine is not burning the fuel properly. Burnt out glow plugs can explain this if the car only smokes when cold. If upon reaching the operating temp the...
Forum: Tech Help 12-18-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 878
Posted By gonzalo75
I canīt really tell. All I know is that I was...

I canīt really tell. All I know is that I was driving normally and all of a sudden the thing failed. No warning. Maybe 27 years and 650.000km have something to do with it.

Canīt wait to drive the...
Forum: Tech Help 12-18-2012, 07:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,278
Posted By gonzalo75
The best repair I have done to my car (W201) -...

The best repair I have done to my car (W201) - and probably the cheapest - was replacng the gear lever silentblocks, which were damaged, allowing the lever to be all over the place.
After the repair...
Forum: Tech Help 12-18-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 878
Posted By gonzalo75
Hello MTI, Thanks for your answer. It...

Hello MTI,

Thanks for your answer. It really helps.

I have attached 2 photos of the outer bearing, which disintegrated and then melted around the shaft. I was unable to remove the bearing...
Forum: Tech Help 12-15-2012, 07:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 878
Posted By gonzalo75
W201 front knuckle

Hello,


Last week one of my front wheel bearings failed. By the time I managed to stop the car safely the tappered rollers had melted themselves around the knuckle shaft.

I bought a new set...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-16-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 763
Posted By gonzalo75
Thanks for your quick reply, Brian. I...

Thanks for your quick reply, Brian.

I measured the IP timing some time ago with the locking bolt and it was spot on, 15 degrees. I guess somebody adjusted the IP at some point before I got the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-16-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 763
Posted By gonzalo75
190D valve timing check

Hello,

Yesterday I measured the valve timing in my 190D (OM601.911). I followed the 2mm valve lift procedure described in the FSM. Specifications indicate that the crankshaft angle with 2mm valve...
Forum: Tech Help 03-13-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,577
Posted By gonzalo75
ok, so I finally managed to bleed the system....

ok, so I finally managed to bleed the system. Problem was that the sleeve cylinder bleed hole was clogged, so even if I removed the bleed screw nothing would come out.
I inserted a wire and all of a...
Forum: Tech Help 03-12-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,577
Posted By gonzalo75
The brake system is free of air, so I was lucky...

The brake system is free of air, so I was lucky there.
I am now struggling to bleed the clutch system. I replaced the master cylinder seals at the same time and the air is hard to get out. I will...
Forum: Tech Help 03-12-2012, 06:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,577
Posted By gonzalo75
Thanks for your quick reply. I really appreciate....

Thanks for your quick reply. I really appreciate.

A photo to illustrate.

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/gonzalo75/reservoir_empty.jpg

I have no leaks. I just replaced the...
Forum: Tech Help 03-11-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,577
Posted By gonzalo75
brake fluid reservoir

hello,

I have just replaced the brake fluid reservoir. On filling it up I have noticed that only one of the compartments has filled up. The other one remains totally empty. Do you know how to get...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,091
Posted By gonzalo75
w201D vacuum pump leak

Hello,

I have an oil leak at the vacuum pump in my car (OM601.911).

At first I thought I would fix it by simply replacing the gasket, but upon closer inspection I noticed the oil is not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,278
Posted By gonzalo75
mine are creaking badly too. That must be the...

mine are creaking badly too. That must be the worst component of the whole car
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-21-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,879
Posted By gonzalo75
Hello Sixto, The 601.911 also has hydraulic...

Hello Sixto,

The 601.911 also has hydraulic lifters. The Haynes manual states that there must be a clearance of 0.4mm between the lifter (when pressed down lightly) and the camshaft.
However,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-21-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,879
Posted By gonzalo75
Hello Sixto, Thanks for your reply. I...

Hello Sixto,

Thanks for your reply. I thought the spec was OT, but if it is 15 ATDC then it is spot on.

Today I tried to check the camshaft timing with the 2mm valve lift method but had to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-21-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,879
Posted By gonzalo75
checking 190D IP timing

Hi

Today I have been checking the IP timing in my 190D (OM601.911). For this I have used the small tool that bolts into the side of the pump. With the crankshaft in the OT mark I have bolted the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-14-2011, 07:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,131
Posted By gonzalo75
Are you sure you actually have fuel in the tank?...

Are you sure you actually have fuel in the tank? Sometimes the float in the fuel level sensor seizes in a position that makes you believe you have fuel when there is actually none.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-14-2011, 07:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,140
Posted By gonzalo75
Hello, In the FSM for the OM601 engine, in...

Hello,

In the FSM for the OM601 engine, in the camsaft timing chapter, it says "corrections are not possible at the moment".
I therefore understand that no off-set woodruff keys are available...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-13-2011, 07:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 987
Posted By gonzalo75
For the return lines I use 4mm polyurethane hose,...

For the return lines I use 4mm polyurethane hose, which is typically used for compressed air. It is very cheap and you may find it in any hydraulics shop. I fitted it more than a year ago and it is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-12-2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,767
Posted By gonzalo75
Since switching the lines did not fix the...

Since switching the lines did not fix the problem, it is likely that the problem is not in the screen. However, since back flushing the lines is a very easy procedure you might give it a try anyway....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-08-2011, 09:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,602
Posted By gonzalo75
thanks for that, Charlie. I hope google english...

thanks for that, Charlie. I hope google english is understandable enough.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-07-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,798
Posted By gonzalo75
Thanks for that Diesel911. You would not believe...

Thanks for that Diesel911. You would not believe how hard it is to get that tool here in Europe. It must be the first item I have not found in ebay.
Luckily though I believe I have just found a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-07-2011, 03:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,602
Posted By gonzalo75
hello Jack, My 190 was also a bit low at...

hello Jack,

My 190 was also a bit low at the back, so I replaced the pads and put the thickest possible (3 tabs for the W201). It improved the situation.

I have attached a link showing what I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-07-2011, 07:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,798
Posted By gonzalo75
It is the same tool. Thanks to Diesel911, who...

It is the same tool. Thanks to Diesel911, who clarifies this in another thread.

Cheers
gonzalo
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-06-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,798
Posted By gonzalo75
IP locking tool

Hello there,

I am about to check the injection timing in my 1985 190D (2000cc rather than your 2200cc). The engine code is om601.911

I was sure the tool I needed to lock the IP was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-09-2010, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 884
Posted By gonzalo75
Hi, just a quick note to let you know the repair...

Hi, just a quick note to let you know the repair kit part numbers from a company called Autofren:

Master cylinder repair kit for MB190D: D1175 (15.25Euros)
Slave cylinder repair kit for MB190D:...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-29-2010, 04:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 884
Posted By gonzalo75
Checked that, but unfortunately the kit is not...

Checked that, but unfortunately the kit is not available. Thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-28-2010, 08:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 884
Posted By gonzalo75
w201 clutch master cylinder

Hello there,

I was wondering if you know the Mercedes part number of the repair kit to overhaul the clutch master cylinder.
I have visited several web pages and every single one seems to suggest...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-05-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,012
Posted By gonzalo75
Hello John, My 190D lift pump has so far...

Hello John,

My 190D lift pump has so far seen 4000l of WVO passing through without problems.
I have a 2 tank system installed in the car and the stock lift pump is exclussively used for the WVO...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-12-2010, 09:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,558
Posted By gonzalo75
Hi, I believe the following link is the best I...

Hi, I believe the following link is the best I have seen in the matter. I hope it helps.

http://www.dieselgiant.com/glowplugrepair.htm
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