I did not run compression test yet.  There have been no visible leaks in the 
engine compartment.  The only sign signs I saw was liquid dripping from the 
exhaust and the white smoke.  I was on my way to work this morning when I made 
the discovery that the coolant level was down 3/4 inch in the reservoir.  




-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Hurst <jabbahur...@gmail.com>
To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Mon, Mar 10, 2014 9:15 am
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 MB 300E - Running rough, hesitation...head gasket??


i'd think about $1500

what are the cylinder compression numbers?

have you made any effort to figure out where the coolant is escaping from?


On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 8:45 AM, Robert Koziak <rkmerce...@aol.com> wrote:

>
>
>
>
> After a few suggestions to look at the head gasket possibility again, I
> did.  The oil is very clean but the coolant reservoir is about 3/4 low
> although very clean.  The head gasket was changed by the dealer at about
> 73K but that was over 10 years ago.   The car was in storage much of the
> time since then.
>
>  Is it possible I was chasing the wrong issue when I had the sudden the
> hesitation in acceleration?  There was a slight white smoke when I first
> noticed the hesitation but it has gotten much worse.   There is one thing
> to note there was never an issue with the engine temperature, it was steady
> and within normal range.
>
> Is there a test to confirm that exhaust is mixing with the coolant and
> it's either a bad head gasket or cracked head?
>
> If it is the head gasket can I drive it to a repair shop for repair
> considering it's not running hot or will I potentially cause more issues?
>
> What can I expect to pay for a head gasket replacement?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hendrik and Fay <heni...@gmail.com>
> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> Sent: Sun, Mar 9, 2014 10:55 pm
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 MB 300E - Replaced Fuel Distributor - Running
> rough...help needed again!
>
>
> This may help http://www.benzshops.com/search?q=Westchester+County
> However the KE-jet system was used in other cars, so a good Bosch
> service centre may be the go.
> Overall the system is not that complicated but diagnoses is easier with
> the right tools and knowledge.
> There are flow charts out there for the steps needed to diagnose the
> KE-jet but they assume the availability of the correct tools.
> By the sounds of it there is something major wrong, even if the system
> goes into fail safe/limp home mode, it should still not bellow out
> smoke, especially white smoke. As the system falls back to K-jet mode
> and will be running a little rich.
> White smoke is coolant being burned in the combustion chamber.
>
> http://www.trustmymechanic.com/auto-repair/3662/car-smoking-from-exhaust-pipe/
> A head gasket R&R on a M103 is not difficult and should not be that
> expensive.
> The special tool required is a 12 point hex socket, which is not
> expensive and you'll need a head gasket kit, which is also not expensive.
> I oil has not got into the coolant, you won't need to flush the system
> but grain the oil and remove the filter before doing the gasket, as the
> filter gets in the way.
> I prefer to drop off the manifolds from the head, as that makes pulling
> the head off easier, some prefer to leave the manifolds on, works either
> way.
>
> Hendrik
> who had oil in the coolant
>
> On 10/03/14 07:45, Robert Koziak wrote:
> > I parked the car away in the garage for the winter since putting back
> the old
> fuel distributor in January.  Weather is nice in the northeast so I
> decided to
> take the car out and give it another try.  The car runs rough and there is
> still
> excessive while smoke.  I rtealize the issue is beyond my capabilities and
> I
> need to find a good mechanic.
> >
> >
> > Anyone know a good mechanic who works on older Mercedes with Bosch
> mechanical
> fuel injections?  I live in Westchester County (Hawthorne New York 10532)
> just
> outside of New York City.
> >
> >
> > Second question....do you think it's safe to drive the car to a mechanic
> considering the smoke issue?  There is a liquid soming out of the exhaust
> too
> which appears to be a combination of water and fuel.
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >
> > Bob
>
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