Re: [MBZ] OM603 introduction - observations

2007-09-04 Thread Marshall Booth
Peter Merle wrote: > Thanks for your advice. Got the car and have these observations > 1. Engine grumbles/protests below 1600 rpm ( under load greater than > approx 30% ) > 2. Steering does not centre correctly especially when cold. It tries to > centre but does not g o all the way - could this be

Re: [MBZ] OM603 introduction - observations

2007-09-04 Thread Jim Cathey
> Which direction do you loosen it , anticlockwise ? I know some boxes > work in the opposite sense to what one would expect. Clockwise loosens it. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] OM603 introduction - observations

2007-09-04 Thread Peter Merle
Which direction do you loosen it , anticlockwise ? I know some boxes work in the opposite sense to what one would expect. Peter -Original Message- From: Jim Cathey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 04 September 2007 15:00 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM603 introduction

Re: [MBZ] OM603 introduction - observations

2007-09-04 Thread Jim Cathey
> 2. Steering does not centre correctly especially when cold. It tries to > centre but does not go all the way - could this be a steering box > overhaul?? Could be somebody over-tightened the steering box. Might not hurt to loosen it a bit and see what happens. -- Jim _

Re: [MBZ] OM603 introduction - observations

2007-09-03 Thread Peter Merle
Thanks for your advice. Got the car and have these observations 1. Engine grumbles/protests below 1600 rpm ( under load greater than approx 30% ) 2. Steering does not centre correctly especially when cold. It tries to centre but does not g o all the way - could this be a steering box overhaul?? Pe