The saga is almost over - 2005, C220 CDI Classic SE, S203.208 (Estate), OM646.963 Engine

[Wighty]

Well yes. I have been googling local gear all afternoon. Is this a fairy new discovery though as it only seems to be available in America currently and not here?



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I have read in the past it’s been done here as well , if that helps

 

[LostKiwi]

It is done in the UK. It's a common fix for carbon encrusted ports on direct injection petrol BMWs engines.
No idea where though as I have never needed it.

 

[Wighty]

https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=Awr...lasting//RK=2/RS=CreCm0SOcZKzmS.JJ5_OQHj8Rnc-

Camberly

 

[NBurns]

https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=Awr...lasting//RK=2/RS=CreCm0SOcZKzmS.JJ5_OQHj8Rnc-

Camberly

Okay!!! Weird result from that link.....

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[NBurns]

It is done in the UK. It's a common fix for carbon encrusted ports on direct injection petrol BMWs engines.
No idea where though as I have never needed it.

Is it a fairly new method or discovery?



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[rf065]

Is it a fairly new method or discovery?



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It's been around for years.
If you use a sand blasting machine you choose the grade of material that will clean but not damage whatever your cleaning.

https://www.guyson.co.uk/aftersales/guyson-blast-media/natural-blast-media

 

[Srdl]

Okay!!! Weird result from that link.....

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Try this: http://www.twgautomotive.co.uk/walnut-blasting/

 

[Wighty]

Www.twgautomotive.co.uk

 

[NBurns]

Okay. The inlet manifold is back in and she is ready to fire up again. However!!! On my iCarsoft (god knows why they have tried copying Apple?!!!) it shows, well see my attached photos. I have this morning tested both the cables and the glow plugs for continuity. And found I have just one glow plug without an issue. Thus it would seem i will need to replace all of them most likely. Now a question regarding the wiring loom. I it possibly to replace just the glowplug wiring loom only without touching the rest? Because that, from my perspective would be more do able than taking the lot out.
Answers on a post card please!!!!


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[NBurns]

Okay, this is getting silly now!!!!
And before anyone asks, no I have not pressure washed the engine again, the only water that has been near the car is rain water. However I have been critical of making sure the bonnet was closed whenever the rain started, bar the light stuff as a pre warning. So, go figure people. Why am I getting this still? And the tank is almost full of diesel now.



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[umblecumbuz]

That's the inlet feed to the fuel filter, isn't it?
I seem to remember from earlier in this saga that you had the engine running fine after you'd cleaned and refilled the tank - or am I wrong here?
Has you ever run a check on the cleanliness of the fuel coming out of this filter since you emptied and refilled the diesel tank, and had the engine running?
Maybe this is residual and not fresh contamination. It still needs purging from the system, but may not be as bad as you imagine.

One small aspect to check is the drain hole in the fuel filler opening (where the fill hose from the garage pump goes in). If it's blocked, this could account for water getting into the tank. Long shot - but any port in a storm ('scuse the pun).

 

[NBurns]

That's the inlet feed to the fuel filter, isn't it?
I seem to remember from earlier in this saga that you had the engine running fine after you'd cleaned and refilled the tank - or am I wrong here?
Has you ever run a check on the cleanliness of the fuel coming out of this filter since you emptied and refilled the diesel tank, and had the engine running?
Maybe this is residual and not fresh contamination. It still needs purging from the system, but may not be as bad as you imagine.

One small aspect to check is the drain hole in the fuel filler opening (where the fill hose from the garage pump goes in). If it's blocked, this could account for water getting into the tank. Long shot - but any port in a storm ('scuse the pun).

First question reply, yes correct.

Second reply. no as she was running absolutely fine when the hydraulic pump failed. And only rainwater could possibly get in but even then, how?
Third reply. Absolutely bud, I will look there next.


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[NBurns]

That's the inlet feed to the fuel filter, isn't it?
I seem to remember from earlier in this saga that you had the engine running fine after you'd cleaned and refilled the tank - or am I wrong here?
Has you ever run a check on the cleanliness of the fuel coming out of this filter since you emptied and refilled the diesel tank, and had the engine running?
Maybe this is residual and not fresh contamination. It still needs purging from the system, but may not be as bad as you imagine.

One small aspect to check is the drain hole in the fuel filler opening (where the fill hose from the garage pump goes in). If it's blocked, this could account for water getting into the tank. Long shot - but any port in a storm ('scuse the pun).

And my first question from earlier?



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[NBurns]

That's the inlet feed to the fuel filter, isn't it?
I seem to remember from earlier in this saga that you had the engine running fine after you'd cleaned and refilled the tank - or am I wrong here?
Has you ever run a check on the cleanliness of the fuel coming out of this filter since you emptied and refilled the diesel tank, and had the engine running?
Maybe this is residual and not fresh contamination. It still needs purging from the system, but may not be as bad as you imagine.

One small aspect to check is the drain hole in the fuel filler opening (where the fill hose from the garage pump goes in). If it's blocked, this could account for water getting into the tank. Long shot - but any port in a storm ('scuse the pun).

If that's the one just below and to the right of where the fuel cap is then it is clear. Just pushed a small and long bit if hose down it and water and I can see it draining under the car.



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[Jim2]

That's the girlfriend not me.



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So that explains it...there I was thinking, now, that's a good idea..stops the oil and other miscellaneous detritus migrating up past the wrist, on the way to the elbow...

 

[NBurns]

So that explains it...there I was thinking, now, that's a good idea..stops the oil and other miscellaneous detritus migrating up past the wrist, on the way to the elbow...

had to read that twice. That was weeks ago.


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[NBurns]

Right now I can hear that song by Chris Rea...."Driving home for Christmas....."
and I will!!!!



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[NBurns]

She is up and running again and ready for her Mot tomorrow morning.
She still has some little things that need addressing but they are not safety related. She needs new glow plugs and/or new cable harness. And she will now need a new fuel filter, new oil and oil filter, and each injector replacing one by one.
Although that money could also go towards my next Mercedes-Benz.
I cannot believe she pushed me this far and right up to Christmas. And as the song goes by Chris Rea, "I will be driving home for Christmas........." and i will now!!!
Oh yes and in order to get her going with contaminated diesel we put in 2 litres of Isopropanol Alcohol (IPA), one treatment of Redex fuel treatment, one other fuel treatment and just kept going until she finally sparked into life again this afternoon.
What a journey this has been.
She has her Mot tomorrow morning. With Halfords as they had a special offer on and I booked it when it was available for just £10.



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[Wighty]

She is up and running again and ready for her Mot tomorrow morning.
She still has some little things that need addressing but they are not safety related. She needs new glow plugs and/or new cable harness. And she will now need a new fuel filter, new oil and oil filter, and each injector replacing one by one.
Although that money could also go towards my next Mercedes-Benz.
I cannot believe she pushed me this far and right up to Christmas. And as the song goes by Chris Rea, "I will be driving home for Christmas........." and i will now!!!
Oh yes and in order to get her going with contaminated diesel we put in 2 litres of Isopropanol Alcohol (IPA), one treatment of Redex fuel treatment, one other fuel treatment and just kept going until she finally sparked into life again this afternoon.
What a journey this has been.
She has her Mot tomorrow morning. With Halfords as they had a special offer on and I booked it when it was available for just £10.



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Good luck buddy , it’s definitely been a saga !

 

[NBurns]

Good luck buddy , it’s definitely been a saga !

Thank you


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