LOLOLOLOL.......I don't own one Jim.......Someone else in a previous post
does.......I know MB says to run premium fuel but I want to know the
compression ratio so I can see if that is the reason why.
Thanks, Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Zavesky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 4:28 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] compression ratio 300SL
should say premium inside the fuel filler door, unless it's a repaint.
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 4:18 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] compression ratio 300SL
Jim,
I am not concerned with compression test results......I am asking the
compression RATIO to determine type of fuel quality required to prevent
preignition.....
Thanks, Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Zavesky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 3:19 PM
Subject: [MBZ] compression ratio 300SL
> Mike
>
> As long as the compression amongst all the cylinders is within a couple
of
> percent you should be fine. If you see one cylinder that is
significantly
> different redo the test and proceed with furthur diagnosis. Also you
> may
> want to do a wet and dry test.
>
> Also consider doing a leak down test instead of a compression test, it
> will
> tell you more about the condition of the engine and what is wrong.
>
> Jim
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 2:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gas vs. diesel prices?
>
>
>> What is the compression ratio on the engine in a 300SL? I know
>> NOTHING
>> about MBZ gassers.
>>
>> Mike
>
>
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