On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 2:56 PM, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Alex Chamberlain wrote: > > Somebody w/ embedded systems savvy needs to come up with a hack to > > mimic the signal from a working EGR, or disassemble the code in > > question and burn a new ECU that doesn't do the EGR test, or something > > like that. Same for the 606 engine too. Jim? ;) > > The signal you'd have to hack would be the airflow meter... you'd have > to figure out whatever airflow MB wanted based on throttle position, > RPM, etc... which would be a royal pain. > > Dave M. has sourced Garrett parts to replace the vacuum actuated > wastegate with a pressure activated one. Says it works perfect. :) > Costs about $100. He's waiting for the last round of perfecting things, > and then he is going to share his vender's info and PNs. > > http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=212097 >
I was unaware of that project. Very cool. Thanks for the link. A 2.5 turbo is now on my shopping list. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. _______________________________________ 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
