Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw
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. Regards, Mathieu Cama Old World Automotive Lawrenceville, GA www.oldworldauto.com 404-550-8000 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Mon-Fri ___ 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 delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw
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 more than normal smoke out the tailpipe. Regards, Mathieu Cama Old World Automotive Lawrenceville, GA www.oldworldauto.com 404-550-8000 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Mon-Fri On Feb 21, 2010, at 11:56 PM, 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 rack damper screw at the back of the IP like the W123 motors? Is there something else I should look for? Thanks, Bruce ___ 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 delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2704 - Release Date: 02/22/10 13:34:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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 delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw
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 rack damper screw at the back of the IP like the W123 motors? Is there something else I should look for? Thanks, Bruce ___ 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 delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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 delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw
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 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Mon-Fri On Feb 21, 2010, at 11:56 PM, 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 rack damper screw at the back of the IP like the W123 motors? Is there something else I should look for? Thanks, Bruce ___ 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 delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw
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 Damper Screw 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, but I'd be looking at that butterfly. Mitch. ___ 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 delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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 delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw
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 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 rack damper > screw at the back of the IP like the W123 motors? Is there something else I > should look for? > > Thanks, > > Bruce > > > > ___ > 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 delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ 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 delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Screw
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, but I'd be looking at that butterfly. Mitch. ___ 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 delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Rack Damper Screw
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 something else I should look for? Thanks, Bruce ___ 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 delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
