Seems like my 350 SDL is a bit slower these days ... no oil burning, great starting, etc.

Removed intake tract and desludged 6 months ago ... ugly mess - hope it is related to the early demise of the engines.

Without putting a pressure guage on, what can I do to determine if the turbocharger is working properly ... sounds like there are cars with turbos running at 100% and others at far lower efficiencies ... adjustments include the Alda, right? Check lines for oil and crud. How to check in a binary sense?

Thanks in advance!

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George Stephenson
1991 350 SDL (200K and she ain't bent, yet)
former 2002 E320 4Matic Wagon - good car
former 1985 300 CD - great car
former 1981 300 TD - good car
former 1972 280 SEL - not so good car
a couple of those diesel Rabbits ...40-45 mpg

Go to the parts store and purchase a cheap boost pressure gauge that has good reading down low. I think you are looking for 5-7 psi. If it is there, you have a fueling problem. It isn't uncommon to see clogged filters. (Your car has 3 fuel filters if you count the one in the tank) Also, I have upped the mixutre of the anaroid many times after a few years.

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Benzmac:
Donnie Drummonds
ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN
MERCEDES SPECIALIST 11 YRS

Thanks, Benzmac.

CD calls for testing in three places ... looks like should "T" (although CD says "Y" it in) ... do I use enough hose to run in through window while driving, then?

Can you refer me to procedure for adjusting the aneroid or reference the CD in some way?

I may be imagining the reduced acceleration ... I have read in several threads the car should do 0-60 in around 12 seconds ... mine is more like about 18 seconds ...

Thanks, again for your help.

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George Stephenson
1991 350 SDL (200K and she ain't bent, yet)
former 2002 E320 4Matic Wagon - good car
former 1985 300 CD - great car
former 1981 300 TD - good car
former 1972 280 SEL - not so good car
a couple of those diesel Rabbits ...40-45 mpg

George,

My '87 had the same symptoms. Real slow... about 18-19 seconds 0-60. Found a plugged vacuum line (crud) to the fuel enrichment (ALDI?). Now it is back to 12-13 seconds 0-60.

Chuck

Thanks CSchmidt ... will check those ASAP.

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George Stephenson
1991 350 SDL (200K and she ain't bent, yet)
former 2002 E320 4Matic Wagon - good car
former 1985 300 CD - great car
former 1981 300 TD - good car
former 1972 280 SEL - not so good car
a couple of those diesel Rabbits ...40-45 mpg

OK, haven't gotten a gauge, yet, but did check all the vacuum lines for blockages ... no blockages ... had some extra nylon hose on hand so replaced 'em.

I replaced fuel filters a couple of years ago .... will give it a shot in a few days.

Thanks to everyone for their help.

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George Stephenson
1991 350 SDL (200K and she ain't bent, yet)
former 2002 E320 4Matic Wagon - good car
former 1985 300 CD - great car
former 1981 300 TD - good car
former 1972 280 SEL - not so good car
a couple of those diesel Rabbits ...40-45 mpg

George - - Why not change the fuel filters AND the air filter. It's the easiest and cheapest way to begin. Maybe you're be lucky . I believe that it is what a diesel shop would do first when there is a power problem. Good Luck and let us know how you solve the problem

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Paul 1987 300 SDL; 2000 ML; '69 MGB; '68 VW Fastback