Talked to my Indy this morning and he told me to hold off buying an IP just yet.
This afternoon he called to say the car was fixed.
So I'm going to paraphrase here, don't jump all over me.
Apparently theres a whatsis in the IP for each cylinder and its held in place
by a pin, when he pulled the line to replace the o-ring the whatsis must have
lifted up (suction?) and rotated in its bore. Havoc ensued...
This wasn't discovered until he did a comparison between each whatsis and
discovered that two of them had turned. Correctly back in place everything
seems fine. No more fuel smell and the engine seems a bit peppier to boot. I'll
know more tomorrow after a good long run to work.
-Curt
'85 190D "Dory" back home at last.
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On May 3, 2006, at 11:21 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
> I have an '82 which I have never even driven, yet I love it.
> Someday I'll get to it.
>
> -- Jim
I have 2 cooler looking than sedans lighter, shorter wheelbase. I've
gotten 32mpg with them and hauled ass for days on end at speeds
reaching 95mph (of course they are capable of higher speeds). They're
a pain in the ass if you regularly have rear seat passengers. Some
parts are coupe specific and considerably more expensive.
I like the sportier feel but I much prefer the more comfortable ride
of a 300TD.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
