LarryT wrote: > Howdy - > You wrote<< every once in a while when I start it, and these conditions are > present, it smokes quite > noticeably. Then the smoke stops after 10 or 20 seconds. If I throttle it at > this time, it just makes more smoke. >>
Much more likely to be injectors out of calibration (considering the recent long trips) or even leaky delivery valve rather than carbon accumulation. The problem is MUCH more pronounced when the engine is cold. > IMO this is the results of carbon buildup in the cylinder/prechamber area. > I believe the knocking and pinging you hear are also the results of carbon > buildup. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
