well, possible. When I first bought the SD, I had the compression checked - all was fine but for one...but it turned out that the valve was sticking pretty good, so that PROBABLY solved that - never tested compression again. Oddly, with the oidle having been adjusted up for a day now, the rhythmic revving is much less. I do believe that it is the interplay between new timing chain, idle adjust and new rack damper bolt. Adjusting the rack damper bolt out a hair would probably make it perfect, but since the revving is so little now and seemingly disappearing...I'm just going to let it go. And once the engine is hot (good and hot) there is no revving at all - so, think i'll leave well enough alone for now. Chris
"Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: yes Christopher McCann wrote: > what is a low cylinder...low compression? > > "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: ohhh, ok > > Christopher McCann wrote: > > >> we had it set too low...that was the first problem, stalling in reverse (esp >> when cold) or stalling in reverse when A/C is on when hot out...increasing >> the idle solved that. the rhythmic revving has been a constant regardless of >> low idle or high idle. >> >> Chris >> >>"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: I have seen them do that when the idle is set a >>little too high. I >>would try lowering it. >> >> -- Kaleb C. 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From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Nov 19 05:18:31 2005 Received: from rwcrmhc14.comcast.net ([204.127.198.54] helo=rwcrmhc12.comcast.net) by server1.arterytc1.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EdL7O-00035A-TU for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sat, 19 Nov 2005 05:18:31 +0000 Received: from notebook (pcp03457612pcs.csouth01.va.comcast.net[68.57.181.125]) by comcast.net (rwcrmhc14) with SMTP id <2005111905182701400p80q5e>; Sat, 19 Nov 2005 05:18:27 +0000 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> References: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]><[EMAIL PROTECTED]><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 00:18:22 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2670 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2670 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trunk lock actuator on vacation ('93 W124) X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Id: Mercedes mailing list <mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net> List-Unsubscribe: <http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net>, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Archive: <http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net> List-Post: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Help: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Subscribe: <http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net>, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> X-List-Received-Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 05:18:32 -0000 Marshall wrote:<<The 124/126/201 central locking systems > are powered by an electric vacuum pump and seem to fail FAR less often >>> Hmmm.... I wonder how difficult it would be to install a vacuum pump in-line with the main vacuum system? Surely the electrical system would be robust enough to power a small pump - I assume a pressure activated cut-off switch could be added? The vacuum door locks are one of the most frustratng systems on my W123. What should be a very simple, dependable system turns out to be overly complex IMHO. vacuum lines going to all doors, trunk, etc - could be more easily electric - but that kind of retro fit would be too much. I'm tired of removing door panels, puling up carpets, etc. Besides, last time I checked a rear door that had a definate leak "sound" tested perfect when I had it apart. Also, all the other door locks worked perfectly while the door was disassembled so I could check things - the doors opened and closed 3-5 times with the engine off. Just like it's supposed to work. Then,, later that day the locks were back to not locking, not unlocking, and being very slow when they did work! Of course, I'd put the door back together by then. A vacuum pump however - using the existing system and overcoming minor leaks - would be workable - while the individual modules could still fail, unless a major tear/hole developed in the diaphragms they might still work. Or is this a crazy idea? Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D) A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marshall Booth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 3:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trunk lock actuator on vacation ('93 W124) > TimothyPilgrim wrote: >> My door locks, tailgate included, all work once the car powers up, but >> won't after the car has sat for a while without the engine running. I >> figure there's a leak in the system somewhere, but don't relish the >> though of finding out where. >> >> Tim >> 1982 300TD Moby > > The central locking system in the 123 is operated by engine vacuum and > is very sensitive to even slight leaks (that are often modulated by > temperature/humidity). Most common presenting symptom is that the engine > shuts off slowly or doesn't shut off - and that may change if the car is > locked or unlocked. Not difficult to troubleshoot with vacuum diagrams > <http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/W123/Index/Groups/80CentralLockSystem.htm>, > a MityVac and some golf tees. The 124/126/201 central locking systems > are powered by an electric vacuum pump and seem to fail FAR less often > (they may leak just as frequently, but small leaks simply are NOT a > problem). Engine vacuum is not involved, but the actual system is > otherwise rather similar. > > Marshall > -- > Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) > "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] > '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 > turbo 237kmi > > _______________________________________ > 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 >