Nope - not the same. BTDT - a barely running M117 does NOT sounds like the well oiled clockwork machinery that an OM 603 has. And then there's the sweet exhaust smell vs. the astringent stink of an M engine (I have owned and driven both types). However, this is a religious topic, not a rational one, so logic doesn't apply. On Sun, Apr 8, 2012 at 8:10 PM, Hendrik & Fay <[email protected]>wrote:
> There are several ways to achieve this on an otto motor, disconnecting a > couple of spark plugs/injectors, loosening a few rockers or even make a > recording of Diesel engine noises for the mp player. > I reckon the disconnecting of the injectors is the way to go, because it > will also give you that Diesel performance that some of you crave, plus it > may improve the fuel economy. However the fun activity of trying to fill a > Diesel car with a high flow Diesel pump designed for truck fuel tanks will > not be possible. > > Hendrik > who has heard enough klattering to last a lifetime > > > On 09/04/12 10:19, OK Don wrote: > >> It's not that it's practical or reasonable, some of us just need to hear >> that clatta clatta when we start an engine. >> >> On Sun, Apr 8, 2012 at 7:46 PM, Hendrik& Fay<[email protected]>** >> wrote: >> >> >> I don't see the reasoning in that idea, the M104 with electronic fuel >>> injection is a relatively frugal and reliable engine. >>> Taking that out and putting in a OM6XX will cost a fair few dollars, >>> decrease performance, devalue the car and gain a few liters/100ks. >>> The only way I could see this work is if the original engine or gearbox >>> is >>> stuffed and it's gonna cost $$$$'s to fix and you have access to a good >>> and >>> low priced OM603 turbo. >>> >>> Hendrik >>> who has a petrol pig 103 >>> >>> On 09/04/12 02:29, Frederick wrote: >>> >>> Dan. >>>> Only if you take out that gas-pig and put in a 604. >>>> Prejudiced? not me! >>>> Fred Moir >>>> Lynn MA >>>> Diesel preferred >>>> >>>> >>>> >> >> > > ______________________________**_________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives > http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/<http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com<http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com> > -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager _______________________________________ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
