Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz Sprinter OM642 & OM651 BlueTEC Diesel Issues & Problems | Stephens Service Center - Sacramento's Best Mercedes-Benz Service & Repairs

2021-07-06 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> I wonder if the computers are smart enough to prevent running if the DPF and > EGR are removed Yes. I don't know about MB, but I know someone who had a shop "tune" a BMW diesel (for off road use, wink, wink) and they eliminated ALL the emissions control crap. Obviously, this in not in EPA

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2021-07-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I wonder if the computers are smart enough to prevent running if the DPF and EGR are removed. Of course you would not be able to pass emissions testing if your state does that, not to mention risking a large fine. There's apparently a small contingent of owner/operators who are restoring and

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2021-07-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Well I love them both On Tue, Jul 6, 2021, 8:47 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wow. Andrew, perhaps you should consider not selling your 300TD. > No way I’m buying any bluetec junk after reading this. Bottom line is that > there is always a hidden downside to

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2021-07-06 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Wow. Andrew, perhaps you should consider not selling your 300TD. No way I’m buying any bluetec junk after reading this. Bottom line is that there is always a hidden downside to the utopia of clean burning vehicles or “zero emission” vehicles such as electric cars. Sent from my iPhone > On

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2021-07-05 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Thanks for posting that, I think. Pretty much convinces me to never buy a used Blutec or at least not one with very many miles on it. Allan On Mon, Jul 5, 2021, at 3:59 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: > Here is the link to the awesome write up on how Bluetec emissions work, > common issues

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2021-07-05 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Here is the link to the awesome write up on how Bluetec emissions work, common issues and how to help prevent them. This also pertains to the 2.1L OM651 4 cylinder Diesel engine as in Andrew’s GL250. http://www.stephensservice.com/bluetec-diesel-issuesproblems/ Sent from my iPhone