Ah, are we talking about Larry's OM606? I missed that, and agree that the rules are different for an OM606 that is naturally aspirated (NA). I had an OM617 NA, intake was coated with incredible layer of tar because the EGR had failed in open position. Fixed that, switched to Mobil 1, and all that tar turned gooey and began flowing. Every so often I'd get a huge cloud of smoke out the back when the engine ingested some. However, Marshall's advice to me was that cleaning it would have no affect except reduce the occasional cloud of smoke.
-Max -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of John Reames Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 4:37 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job I thought the rule of thumb was that NA's like clean intake. plumbing, while those with blowers do not care so much. That being said, the NA OM606 plumbing has some resonance tuning flaps which appreciate being clean -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 17, 2010, at 15:57, Redghost <redgh...@comcast.net> wrote: > On Gump, which Marshall was quick to point out belongs to another set > of rules, the cleaning of the intake did make her drive a bit better. > I used brake cleaner while the intake was still on. I plan to remove > and replace the current intake with one I have thoroughly cleaned when > the head work is done > > clay > > On Feb 17, 2010, at 11:08 AM, LarryT wrote: > >> You wrote <<cleaning them would make >>> NO difference in performance.>> >> >> To preserve my sanity I'm going to think I've restored 15hp by >> cleaning this mess! >> >> Later - now, to rest - then look for the bolt. >> >> LarryT >> >> OilAnalysis Time? >> Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? >> www.youroil.net >> >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------- >> From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310" >> <meade.m.dil...@navy.mil >> > >> Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 12:15 PM >> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job >> >>> I second that recommendation. I've tried cleaning it myself, it >>> quickly turned into a really messy nasty job. If you want it clean, >>> pay a professional. Marshall always used to say that cleaning them >>> would make NO difference in performance. >>> >>> -Max >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com >>> [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of harry watkins >>> Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 9:43 AM >>> To: Mercedes Discussion List >>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job >>> >>> Take the intake to your local engine machine shop and let them >>> clean it. >>> It seems that every drop of splatter will stain forever, its nasty >>> stuff. BTDT >>> >>> Thanks >>> Harry >>> >>> *Now for my next question:* Has anyone found a good way to clean >>> the >>> intake plenum? . >>>> >>>> Thx! >>>> Larry >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list >>> archives >>> http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
