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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-19-2024, 02:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 485
Posted By franklyspeaking
Maximum Safe Exhaust Backpressure - 2007 E320

Does anyone know the safe operating limit on exhaust system backpressure for the 2007 E320 with the OM-642 diesel engine. During a Turbo failure the exhaust system was coated with oil and I am...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-18-2024, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 774
Posted By franklyspeaking
Yes, the turbo failed catastrophically shortly...

Yes, the turbo failed catastrophically shortly after I had changed the oil cooler seals. I suspect I did something wrong on the reinstall? So I bought a Chinese core and rebuilt it. I have cleaned...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-17-2024, 03:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 774
Posted By franklyspeaking
2007 E320 Bluetec Turbo Failure/Repair

I just completed repairing my turbo charger on my 2007 E320 Bluetech, which had failed catastrophically on a recent trip. The car began to leak oil badly after the failure and I ended up having to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-24-2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By franklyspeaking
I have trailer at home, but need to get home? ...

I have trailer at home, but need to get home? Possibly could rent a car get home, then come back and get it with the trailer?

Thanks. Probably need to do this.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-24-2024, 01:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By franklyspeaking
This is an 2007 E320 OM642.

This is an 2007 E320 OM642.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-24-2024, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By franklyspeaking
Failed Turbo - 350 Moles from Home

I am in the midst of a 500 mile trip from Hilton Head, SC to North Alabama. My Turbo has failed, and I have little power. Worse is I think the turbo oil seals are shot and I using a huge amount of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2024, 09:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 738
Posted By franklyspeaking
Finished the job this afternoon and took a test...

Finished the job this afternoon and took a test drive. No Turbo Boost?!! I checked it and it is turning, but no boost. I checked the connector from the two wire at back of the turbo and the one in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2024, 12:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 738
Posted By franklyspeaking
Question Swirl Motor Delete/Oil Cooler Seal Saga

I ordered a 4.7k resistor, but I could not discern where it must be plugged in. The swirl motor has a 4 pin plug with 3 wires (Brown, Red/Green, Gray). My guess would be Brown and Red/Green? ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2024, 11:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By franklyspeaking
Just as a follow-up, I have solved the problem. ...

Just as a follow-up, I have solved the problem. I changed the MAF’s with known good Bosch ones, and the car now runs pretty smooth. There is some minor stuttering, but 99% gone. There may still be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-20-2024, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By franklyspeaking
Don’t know how to do this. Can it be done with...

Don’t know how to do this. Can it be done with my icarsoft 980? I have viewed the data readings and the sensors look reasonably close. I have new filters and I am going to change them. Also, have...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2024, 11:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By franklyspeaking
I was able to get rid of 2633-001 code by rapidly...

I was able to get rid of 2633-001 code by rapidly accelerating up to 80 mph with the engine warmed up. I found that when you do this the car will then run smooth with no jerking at any speed or load...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2024, 10:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By franklyspeaking
E320 Issues

I bought this car 7/22 with 151K, knowing very little about it with the exception that it had a very long range and a diesel engine. I wanted it to pull a teardrop trailer to Alaska and back from...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-07-2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,435
Posted By franklyspeaking
Have not used it, but if your vehicle’s jack...

Have not used it, but if your vehicle’s jack holes are sound this should be a better way utilize a floor jack to jack up the car. The leverage point may be little further out, but as a percentage of...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-03-2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,261
Posted By franklyspeaking
560sl Starting Issues

I have a 560sl and began to have some drivability issues a while back. It started easily and idled well, but when you pressed down hard on the accelerator it bogged down. If you pressed it lightly...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-11-2022, 01:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,489
Posted By franklyspeaking
Thanks for the reading material. I made some...

Thanks for the reading material. I made some slight progress today by getting the switch installed and got the cable installed on the run/stop lever. Adjustment is still needed as the gorilla knob...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-09-2022, 10:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,489
Posted By franklyspeaking
W115 240D Engine Service Manual

Recently bought a badly neglected non-running 1974 240D. The starter/glow plug switch was dismantled and non functional, and so I can’t really try to start it until I can get it reinstalled and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-20-2019, 01:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,093
Posted By franklyspeaking
Looks as though the colors are not exact mercedes...

Looks as though the colors are not exact mercedes sl colors. Black might match okay, but I don't see palomino and their beige doesn't look the same.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 03-06-2018, 11:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,736
Posted By franklyspeaking
Thumbs up So has the blue dash been replaced with a black...

So has the blue dash been replaced with a black one? Never seen blue interior and black dash.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-27-2018, 10:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 894
Posted By franklyspeaking
Have you adjusted the valves lately?

Have you adjusted the valves lately?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-07-2018, 12:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,076
Posted By franklyspeaking
I had a timing chain break due to tensioner...

I had a timing chain break due to tensioner failure. The chain doubled up on the crank sprocket and put a hole in the oil pan. Had to pull the engine to remove and repair the oil pan.
Forum: Tech Help 10-22-2015, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,720
Posted By franklyspeaking
Smile Thanks for the info. The vacuum line hooks...

Thanks for the info. The vacuum line hooks underneath the intake manifold and is pretty difficult to access. For now I plugged the hole and teed the vacuum line into the EGR Intake Pressure switch...
Forum: Tech Help 10-20-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,720
Posted By franklyspeaking
Loose Vacuum Line 1998 C280 (M112 V6)

I have found a loose vacuum line that is related to the unknown components below. Looking at front of the engine on the drivers side: The left ? is the loose vacuum line, the center ? is an unknown...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-07-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,541
Posted By franklyspeaking
I had an 82 for 15 years and so I know how...

I had an 82 for 15 years and so I know how difficult it is to keep them clean, especially the engine bay. It looks great....in remarkably good condition. They just don't do paint like they did on...
Forum: Tech Help 06-16-2015, 02:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,005
Posted By franklyspeaking
I have a 1998 C280 and get about 24 mpg in my...

I have a 1998 C280 and get about 24 mpg in my daily commute to work. 10 mile rural/city drive. Although I have yet to take it on a road trip, I have noticed that a couple of longer drives has seen...
Forum: Tech Help 05-13-2015, 05:43 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 36,352
Posted By franklyspeaking
Not sure what kind of a car you and Matt have,...

Not sure what kind of a car you and Matt have, but I have a 1998 C280 and mine is in the trunk and plugged into a cable (not a relay rack). It has 5 or 6 pins. It is near the back on the right hand...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-31-2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By franklyspeaking
If it is leaking soapy water will show the leak.;)

If it is leaking soapy water will show the leak.;)
Forum: Tech Help 03-02-2015, 04:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,165
Posted By franklyspeaking
The ones at the local auto parts places (advance,...

The ones at the local auto parts places (advance, oreilley, autozone) require you to purchase and then will refund the full amount when you return it.
Forum: Tech Help 02-13-2015, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 950
Posted By franklyspeaking
So how would the dealer do this? Do they plug...

So how would the dealer do this? Do they plug into another diagnostic port other than the OBDII port? I guess I could find out by taking to the dealer, but it is 30 miles away, and I would likely...
Forum: Tech Help 02-12-2015, 06:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 950
Posted By franklyspeaking
SRS Light

I have two issues that I have been trying to cure on my '98 C280. The cruise control switch is broken and the steering wheel squeaks in cold weather. In order to repair both, the steering wheel...
Forum: Tech Help 02-12-2015, 05:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,665
Posted By franklyspeaking
If it is vibrating at 5-8 mph, perhaps you could...

If it is vibrating at 5-8 mph, perhaps you could put the rear securely on jack stands and view what is going on? Of course, not suggesting you do anything unsafe.
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