Peter, past emails traded with Dave M. (aka Spudboy) have led me to believe that it's either the guides or the seals. What I don't get is if it's a seal (or guide) problem, how does that lead to the puff of blue smoke at takeoff (and the generally burnt odor of the exhaust as well)?
Peter Frederick wrote: >Kevin: > >You can also get blue smoke on acceleration from a bad turbo, along >with fairly sluggish performance. > >A puff of blue smoke on takeoff is probably valve guides or seals, but >black is something else -- possibly late injection timing. > >Peter > > >_______________________________________ >For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >For new parts see www.buymbparts.com >For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > >
