Re: [MBZ] no change after I changed the #4 5 fuel injectors

2012-03-15 Thread Curt Raymond
@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] no change after I changed the #4 5 fuel injectors Message-ID: snt140-w5241a54813fd40a5825f10f0...@phx.gbl Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 I started and ran my '85 300TD a little while ago and it still has a rough idle and smokes upon a cold startup

[MBZ] no change after I changed the #4 5 fuel injectors

2012-03-14 Thread glenn brown
I started and ran my '85 300TD a little while ago and it still has a rough idle and smokes upon a cold startup, but warms up in 2-3 min. and then the idle is as smooth as an old diesel will get and the smoking ceases, so there's no change after I changed the #4 5 fuel injectors yesterday.

Re: [MBZ] no change after I changed the #4 5 fuel injectors

2012-03-14 Thread Rick Knoble
On Mar 14, 2012, at 12:08 PM, glenn brown g_010...@hotmail.com wrote: I started and ran my '85 300TD a little while ago and it still has a rough idle and smokes upon a cold startup, but warms up in 2-3 min. and then the idle is as smooth as an old diesel will get and the smoking ceases, so

Re: [MBZ] no change after I changed the #4 5 fuel injectors

2012-03-14 Thread Mitch Haley
glenn brown wrote: I started and ran my '85 300TD a little while ago and it still has a rough idle and smokes upon a cold startup, but warms up in 2-3 min. and then the idle is as smooth as an old diesel will get and the smoking ceases, so there's no change after I changed the #4 5 fuel

Re: [MBZ] no change after I changed the #4 5 fuel injectors

2012-03-14 Thread Scott Ritchey
@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] no change after I changed the #4 5 fuel injectors I started and ran my '85 300TD a little while ago and it still has a rough idle and smokes upon a cold startup, but warms up in 2-3 min. and then the idle is as smooth as an old diesel will get and the smoking ceases, so

Re: [MBZ] no change after I changed the #4 5 fuel injectors

2012-03-14 Thread Max
Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: I haven't followed this thread but ... When my 82 300SD has same symptoms the cure was new glow plugs. Scott I like Scott's answer. Other places to look include the delivery valves for the affected cylinders. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300,

Re: [MBZ] no change after I changed the #4 5 fuel injectors

2012-03-14 Thread Max
Also, rack damper bolt? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] no change after I changed the #4 5 fuel injectors

2012-03-14 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
I didn't follow this completely, but didn't you have low compression in 4 5? Its likely if you had bad injectors there, then they've already done their damage and its time for a rebuild. If you suspect heavy carbon build up or stuck rings, drive it and change the oil frequently. If things

Re: [MBZ] no change after I changed the #4 5 fuel injectors

2012-03-14 Thread Rick Knoble
On Mar 14, 2012, at 3:05 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: If you suspect heavy carbon build up or stuck rings, drive it and change the oil frequently. Drive_it_like_you_stole_it. Preferably through some mountainous terrain. Every day. All day. Or as long as you can. Rick Who

Re: [MBZ] no change after I changed the #4 5 fuel injectors

2012-03-14 Thread Rick Knoble
Welcome back Max. Where were you hiding? Rick Sent from my iPhone. On Mar 14, 2012, at 2:15 PM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I like Scott's answer. Other places to look include the delivery valves for the affected cylinders ___

Re: [MBZ] no change after I changed the #4 5 fuel injectors

2012-03-14 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Should'nt all the injectors be balanced? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 14, 2012, at 4:05 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: I didn't follow this completely, but didn't you have low compression in 4 5? Its likely if you had bad injectors there, then they've already done their damage