I suspect that you might experiencing the difference between the gears, and possibly the need for an ALDA adjustment.
My 300SLD was slow up to about 2500 RPM, then it kicked you back in the seat. I added shims under the ALDA, and now it delivers a smooth increase in power - more like you'd expect from a Benz. My 300D 2.5 also has the "turbo lag" that indicates I need to adjust the ALDA. However, it also smokes more than I think it should, although the performance is otherwise good. I want to cure the too lack of air or whatever before adjusting the ALDA. Neither of which will happen till the SLC is running however ---- On 3/19/06, Dwight E. Giles, Jr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Larry, > Thanks for raising this-I too have been trying to figure out my turbo on > the same model.(1990 300D 2.5t.) Such a jump from the 240D. My turbo > was worked on before I got it so I know it is working. I'd be > interested to hear what other owners have to say about when it kicks ins > and how to tell its boost. This is my first MB turbo-have driven 900 > turbo Saab's and Detroit Diesel turbo fire engines. > > > Dwight Giles, Jr > 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles > 1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles > Wickford, RI > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 1:25 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Turbo > > > Howdy - > I have been driving my new (to me) '91 300D alot and it's really a > joy > to drive. But, (there *had* to be a but), sometimes I can really feel > the > turbo as it pushes me back in the seat. Other times, it pulls strongly > but > not with the same zoom effect as at other times. > > I realize the gear selected has a huge effect on acceleration but I > just > *have* to ask the question - is it possible for the turbo to operate > intermittantly? If I was more familiar with this engine I wouldn't have > to > ask - especially since given the way a turbo works, I just cannot > imagine > how it wouldn't work 100% of the time. > > Am I being paranoid? I get like this when I have a new purchase - > worry > about too much until I get accustomed to things. ;-) > > TIA - > > Sincerely, > Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo) > A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net > For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil > Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs > http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For > used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go
