diesel

Still struggling with air in the system, I look such an idiot some of the places I have to park the car to get it facing downhill so it will start on return. New clear lines and o rings and pre filter, Stop solenoid o ring, tank filter, all jubilee clips, diesel leak off, so all the usual...

Hi, Just gave my CLS in for servicing at an indie - the glow plug light used to stay on for about 1 min after starting so he said I needed to change the plugs - he said best to change all 6. Well, he changed 3 and broke the other 3. What should I do? Any diesel specialists nearby or someone...

W124 1995 M Reg Estate E300D fuel tank leak My tank leaks, when car is nearly full, and I would really like to know please 1. how easy to remove tank 2. will a tank from a previous model fit, e.g G Reg Appreciate everyones help and assistance in advance.

Hello, Jus a quick question and/or story on what happened to me today. I was finally in Germany able to give the car some speed, and after about, oh, 40 minutes of 130-180 KM/h driving (avg. of about 160?) I saw my car belch out the most disgusting, bluey-grey near-opaque smoke from the...

Hi, Having sold my 230CE last year I'm looking to reaquaint myself with a Benz. I need a no nonsense daily driver and that means something a little newer this time. I have settled on a 190. Its likely to be a diesel (although also tempted by the 2.6 petrol!) I'm currently keeping my eyes...

Hi, Just wondering to use for my SL500 2003..70k miles on it? 98 or 95 octane or does it really not matter?

I have a E320CDI i have had some fumes from the air vents since i got it about a year ago but in the last 4-6 weeks this has got really bad espesially when stationary and more so with the heater fan on. I end up with a film of oil on my face an smelling of oil. it does not seem to be...

This is a problem on my 'new' C220 diesel Auto (WDB202), 1994. Changed the battery (Bosch) and now she refuses to start. Turns over nicely but no sign of life. The history: Straight after the battery change, the alarm sounded and the immobiliser light came on, and she wouldn't turn over...

Hi, my first post, so please be kind. I've recently bought the above car and have been very pleased with it. Recently i've noticed a strong smell of diesel, and after removing the engine cover and checking, saw diesel squirting from the front of the engine (see images attached). Can anyone tell...

I have a 1998 W202 2.2D non-turbo estate auto with 185,000 miles. On starting normally on the glow plugs, the ecu light remains on and after a few moments the engine becomes lumpy and the transmission is in limp mode. However, if you start it on the glow plugs normally, let it run for few...

When browsing the forums it seems to me that there are many more threads related to problems with diesel engines as opposed to petrol engines and I wonder why. Perhaps the easy answer is that there are many more diesel engined Mercedes on the road or, alternatively, that current diesels are...

Common Rail Diesel Injector Test - what does the results mean? Hi, I had the 5 injectors on my MB OM612 engine tested. Here is the results from the Bosch 815 test bench: Can somebody decode it for, I have no idea what the test is telling me?:confused:

Don't know if it's been posted here before, but came across this site a few days ago, looks useful, and I think one or two of the articles (EG Mercedes Transmission Fluid Change) would, I guess, apply to petrol as well as diesel. http://www.dieselgiant.com/mercedes_diesel_maintenance_tips.htm

Hi Just pop my car into the garage after finding a pool of diesel under the car after the weekend. The mechanic has investigated and said the someone else has packed up the pump to hide the leak (duh) said its leaking at the union so will require a new one. It will require special tools to...

This is my first post. I've found this site really useful so far. I'm trying to replace the fuel filter on my W210 '02 Reg Diesel Automatic. I've read that to depressurise the fuel filter I need to run the engine then while its on remove the fuse to the fuel pump - this should cut out the...

Hi all, Have an odd problem with a C220 Diesel, won't start when cold unless easy start is sprayed into inlet, it will then start and run absolutley fine for hours - But once stopped will not re-start even when hot. Believe its fuel pressure related just wondered if anyone knows what the...

Good Afternoon, I'd greatly appreciate any advice on this matter: I am considering upgrading the engine of a 1963 280 SE Mercedies to either a 300 D of 300 petrol. I will only be using the car occasionally but would rather a bitt more power than the curent 220 engine that is in a bad...

Please help before I give the car the Basil Faulty treatment! I have a 2002 Vito 112 cdi. It has always run without fault until earlier this year when it started to become hard to start in the morning. It had to be turned over for 10 -15 seconds before starting. You could see air in the...

Hi there, I am in the process of scouting out a W210 Estate car and boy am I split in the middle on some things... Right now the choices realistically are: 300TD, 320CDi and maybe 320 non-diesel, very maybe a 430 Thing is, I would prefer a 6 inline engine as I feel those are the most...

hi. can anyone help me. i have a 1999 E300 turbodiesel. having problems with air getting into the fuel when the engine isnt running. it fills the clear pipe, tank side of the pre filter, with a bubble of air about 1 inch (25mm) or so long. ive changed all 4 clear plastic pipes and seals leading...