The vacuum gizmo is part of the vacuum circuit for the transmission. It's used to modify the vacuum signal based on throttle position.
If it were 300 engine than I'd suspect that the pipe is the turbo oil drain, but this is a 240 engine. Where does the other end of the pipe go? Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Van Cleve Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 6:15 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Whats this stuff on my 240D I have an engine I took out of a manual "83" 240D that I plan to rebuild this fall. Its a Ca car if that makes any diff. Sorry I dont have a pic of this, but there is a vacuum gizmo on top of the IP that is hooked into the throttle linkage..Can anyone tell me what this is? Also there is a "pipe" going into the top of the oil pan (passenger side of eng) Whats this all about?? This engine was supposedly rebuild down in So Ca but it used a qt of lub oil every 200 miles, and the gal (PO) got tired of adding oil..Sooooo I bought it when it started knocking, pulled the eng and now I will get around to investigating. I'm hopping the crank is not toast..sigh, ;-) Regards Steve Van Cleve Marrowstone Isl Wa "85" Euro 240D 5 spd 110K "79" 240D 5spd fresh tranny transplan "82" Euro 300 TD non turbo, project wagon "94" Dodge, 2500, 5 spd, 5.9 Cummins, 95K _______________________________________ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
