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2007-09-11 Thread Christopher McCann
right - chain is new. CM Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm sure it's not timing chain issues, since you replaced that a year or two ago. On Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:33:23 -0500, Luther wrote: Bypass the overboost valve. If you have regular power, it's bad. If the power is still weak, make

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2007-09-11 Thread Christopher McCann
valves JUST adjusted and fuel filters are new too. (30,000 mi maintenance just done). Will test overboost (switchover) valve by bypassing. Thanks! CM Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bypass the overboost valve. If you have regular power, it's bad. If the power is still weak, make sure the

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2007-09-11 Thread Marshall Booth
Christopher McCann wrote: OK, I replaced the vacuum line from the back of the intake manifold to the switch over valve. The old line was not clogged at all (but I have a nice new one now) and the problem of slow acceleration persists at low altitudes. No way to test the high altitude issues

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2007-09-11 Thread Marshall Booth
Marshall Booth wrote: The pressure line from the ALDA, thru the switchover valve, to the intake manifold MUST be open and free of obstruction. Blow (from the ALDA end toward the manifold - there should be no more resistance to air flow than would be expected from a large drinking straw.

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2007-09-11 Thread Scott Ritchey
, September 11, 2007 3:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] high altitude driving problem - CONTINUED Christopher McCann wrote: OK, I replaced the vacuum line from the back of the intake manifold to the switch over valve. The old line was not clogged at all (but I have a nice new one

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2007-09-11 Thread Christopher McCann
I don't know, but I can get that ASAP. I assume you simply find a flat road, put it in D and floor it. Chris Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marshall Booth wrote: The pressure line from the ALDA, thru the switchover valve, to the intake manifold MUST be open and free of

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2007-09-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Christopher McCann wrote: I don't know, but I can get that ASAP. I assume you simply find a flat road, put it in D and floor it. And maybe compare the action off the line in L and D to make sure it's starting in 1st gear with the shifter in D. ___

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2007-09-10 Thread Christopher McCann
OK, I replaced the vacuum line from the back of the intake manifold to the switch over valve. The old line was not clogged at all (but I have a nice new one now) and the problem of slow acceleration persists at low altitudes. No way to test the high altitude issues as I am no longer in

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2007-09-10 Thread Luther
Bypass the overboost valve. If you have regular power, it's bad. If the power is still weak, make sure the valves are set correctly, change your fuel filters, then adjust the ALDA. Luther On Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:10:35 -0500, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, I replaced the

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2007-09-10 Thread Luther
I'm sure it's not timing chain issues, since you replaced that a year or two ago. On Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:33:23 -0500, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bypass the overboost valve. If you have regular power, it's bad. If the power is still weak, make sure the valves are set correctly, change