Curt Raymond wrote:
Hi Werner,
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Some of what you wrote confused me all my cars are 4cyl, 190D 2.2l and a
240D. I think that whatever it is that makes the 190D more efficient (other
than not having 3 fat guys in the back seat) also makes it start better. I
don't know if thats greater compression or better heat transferance from the
glowplugs or whatever...
The biggest reason that the 2.2 liter 601 engine starts faster, gets
MUCH better fuel economy and develops more power with less displacement
is that it's almost 20 years more modern.
The important thing here is that I think the battery cables haven't been
changed in 20+ years and should at the very least be swapped out. I'm SURE
they've gained in resistance. How much I dunno but I bet they've gained
something and when its really cold (like -20F) and every amp counts I want it
to be able to get there.
All of my battery cables are original and the voltage drop across them
(relate to resistance) is essentially what it was when the cars were new.
Marshall
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Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
"der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5
turbo 237kmi
