Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw

2010-02-23 Thread Mathieu J . Cama
On Feb 22, 2010, at 7:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Matt is right. I think if its torn, you will probably have to have the IP rebuilt, I dont think its a DIY repair. It can be replaced in-situ. Not the most pleasant job, but feasible with patience and the factory manual to reference.

Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw

2010-02-22 Thread Mitch Haley
B Dike wrote: Hi All, The 74 W115 240D engine swap is done. It runs great, except for one minor problem (of course): At idle, the motor surges I think this predates the rack surge screw. Is this one of the old vacuum controlled rigs with the butterfly in the intake? I have no experience,

Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw

2010-02-22 Thread Bob Rentfro
ahh. Top Three Threads (if you ask me today): - Oil - B1 (or is it B2?) - Rack Damper Screws It's all very comforting. Bob R On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 9:56 PM, B Dike bdi...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi All, The 74 W115 240D engine swap is done. It runs great, except for one minor

Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw

2010-02-22 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I'm pretty sure the rack damper is unique to OM617A injection pump. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 6:38 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rack

Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw

2010-02-22 Thread Mathieu J . Cama
Bruce, Check for a torn diaphragm in the back of the IP. An oscillating idle is a common symptom for this. Other symptoms include poor fuel economy and more than normal smoke out the tailpipe. Regards, Mathieu Cama Old World Automotive Lawrenceville, GA www.oldworldauto.com 404-550-8000

Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw

2010-02-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no, no rack screw. Probably something in the vacuum govenor. B Dike wrote: Hi All, The 74 W115 240D engine swap is done. It runs great, except for one minor problem (of course): At idle, the motor surges (or lopes) at a 1.5 hz oscillation. It is particularly bad when cold. Is there a

Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw

2010-02-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Matt is right. I think if its torn, you will probably have to have the IP rebuilt, I dont think its a DIY repair. Mathieu J. Cama wrote: Bruce, Check for a torn diaphragm in the back of the IP. An oscillating idle is a common symptom for this. Other symptoms include poor fuel economy and

[MBZ] Rack Damper Screw

2010-02-21 Thread B Dike
Hi All,   The 74 W115 240D engine swap is done.  It runs great, except for one minor problem (of course):  At idle, the motor surges (or lopes) at a 1.5 hz oscillation.  It is particularly bad when cold.  Is there a rack damper screw at the back of the IP like the W123 motors?  Is there