Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results
Mitch Haley wrote: degcoast wrote: Marshall, I seem to recall you have advocated using Techron in the fuel. Would that be a good idea in a situation like John's? Is Techron better than Purge for a tank additive? (I know that direct Purge is best). IIRC, purge is high concentration Techron (maybe 50%) in kerosene. I don't know what the makeup is of the Chevron fuel injector cleaner with Techron. Don't use the Chevron ProGard fuel system conditioner with Techron. Use Techron concentrate. The concentrate for gasoline engines is proper for Mercedes INDIRECT injection diesels. http://www.chevron.com/products/prodserv/nafl/auto/content/fueladd.shtm Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results
John Peterson wrote: Marshall, I am running diesel purge. I sent some directly into the fuel filter and poured the rest into the tank. Seems to be working. Diesel Purge will clean modestly that way. When that's all that's needed I find that a can of Chevron Techron concentrate (concentrated version of the stuff used as a gasoline engine injector tonic) does as well and is usually cheaper. Using Diesel Purge properly requires that you disconnect and put the supply and return hoses into the Purge container (I use a clean mayonnaise jar) and run the engine to PURE Diesel Purge. In the tank it's MUCH less effective. Once the fuel system is CLEAN do not add anything to the fuel - until there is another problem. I have found that running the engine aggressively (drive it like you stole it ;-) is the really most effective way to keep the engine clean and running smoothly - with a dose of Diesel Purge or Techron every year or two IF IT NEEDS IT and a shot or two of an anti-gel in the late fall and midwinter! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results
degcoast wrote: > > Marshall, > I seem to recall you have advocated using Techron in the fuel. Would that be > a good idea in a situation like John's? Is Techron better than Purge for a > tank additive? (I know that direct Purge is best). IIRC, purge is high concentration Techron (maybe 50%) in kerosene. I don't know what the makeup is of the Chevron fuel injector cleaner with Techron.
Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results
Marshall, I seem to recall you have advocated using Techron in the fuel. Would that be a good idea in a situation like John's? Is Techron better than Purge for a tank additive? (I know that direct Purge is best). Thanks, Dwight. ** Dwight Giles 1979 240D auto 244k + miles Wickford, RI - Original Message - From: "John Peterson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 2:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results Marshall, I am running diesel purge. I sent some directly into the fuel filter and poured the rest into the tank. Seems to be working. - Original Message - From: "Marshall Booth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 1:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results John Peterson wrote: And I was all worried because the car wasn't tracking straight- and the paranoid me was thinking alignment or other front end work and I discovered something funny yesterday. I was looking at the tires and they are all the same size, a matching set. But in looking at one of the rims, I noticed that it stuck out from the rotor a greater distance than the others. I took off the rim and compared it to the others and although it looks identical, the spacing for the lug nuts is different- the depth of the distance from wheel to rotor. This one was out by more than 1 inch. Must be a DIFFERENT wheel!! I pulled it off and put on the spare and voila! Perfect tracking. The "odd" wheel you have is from a 107/126 model car with ~25 mm offset. The part number PROBABLY starts with a 126 400 xx xx. The correct wheel for your car will have an offset of 48-49 mm (almost an inch MORE than the 125 wheel) will be 124 400 xx xx. Wheels with a 201 400 xx xx part number might fit, but are NOT rated for the weight of your car. For the missing power issue, the Lubro Moly is doing magic- and it is gaining power DAILY. Car was sitting for some time. What Lubro Moly product are you using? Most are NOT desirable except for a short period of time. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results
Marshall, I am running diesel purge. I sent some directly into the fuel filter and poured the rest into the tank. Seems to be working. - Original Message - From: "Marshall Booth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 1:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results John Peterson wrote: And I was all worried because the car wasn't tracking straight- and the paranoid me was thinking alignment or other front end work and I discovered something funny yesterday. I was looking at the tires and they are all the same size, a matching set. But in looking at one of the rims, I noticed that it stuck out from the rotor a greater distance than the others. I took off the rim and compared it to the others and although it looks identical, the spacing for the lug nuts is different- the depth of the distance from wheel to rotor. This one was out by more than 1 inch. Must be a DIFFERENT wheel!! I pulled it off and put on the spare and voila! Perfect tracking. The "odd" wheel you have is from a 107/126 model car with ~25 mm offset. The part number PROBABLY starts with a 126 400 xx xx. The correct wheel for your car will have an offset of 48-49 mm (almost an inch MORE than the 125 wheel) will be 124 400 xx xx. Wheels with a 201 400 xx xx part number might fit, but are NOT rated for the weight of your car. For the missing power issue, the Lubro Moly is doing magic- and it is gaining power DAILY. Car was sitting for some time. What Lubro Moly product are you using? Most are NOT desirable except for a short period of time. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results
John Peterson wrote: And I was all worried because the car wasn't tracking straight- and the paranoid me was thinking alignment or other front end work and I discovered something funny yesterday. I was looking at the tires and they are all the same size, a matching set. But in looking at one of the rims, I noticed that it stuck out from the rotor a greater distance than the others. I took off the rim and compared it to the others and although it looks identical, the spacing for the lug nuts is different- the depth of the distance from wheel to rotor. This one was out by more than 1 inch. Must be a DIFFERENT wheel!! I pulled it off and put on the spare and voila! Perfect tracking. The "odd" wheel you have is from a 107/126 model car with ~25 mm offset. The part number PROBABLY starts with a 126 400 xx xx. The correct wheel for your car will have an offset of 48-49 mm (almost an inch MORE than the 125 wheel) will be 124 400 xx xx. Wheels with a 201 400 xx xx part number might fit, but are NOT rated for the weight of your car. For the missing power issue, the Lubro Moly is doing magic- and it is gaining power DAILY. Car was sitting for some time. What Lubro Moly product are you using? Most are NOT desirable except for a short period of time. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results
John Peterson wrote: I noticed that it stuck out from the rotor a greater distance than the others. I took off the rim and compared it to the others and although it looks identical, the spacing for the lug nuts is different- the depth of the distance from wheel to rotor. Just for future reference, this is called "offset." It can be a big sticking point when interchanging wheels between different models.
[MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results
I've been slowly fixing the items on the 300D 2.5 I had shipped up from Louisana. The windshield was replaced in my driveway for $179 by Triumph Glass (national firm) and it looks perfect. I replaced the muffler with a dealer part (with help from Dwight Giles) I replaced the fuel thermostat (with help from Dwight Giles) And I was all worried because the car wasn't tracking straight- and the paranoid me was thinking alignment or other front end work and I discovered something funny yesterday. I was looking at the tires and they are all the same size, a matching set. But in looking at one of the rims, I noticed that it stuck out from the rotor a greater distance than the others. I took off the rim and compared it to the others and although it looks identical, the spacing for the lug nuts is different- the depth of the distance from wheel to rotor. This one was out by more than 1 inch. Must be a DIFFERENT wheel!! I pulled it off and put on the spare and voila! Perfect tracking. For the missing power issue, the Lubro Moly is doing magic- and it is gaining power DAILY. Car was sitting for some time. I'm doing motor mounts next and the thing will be like new. It is a beautiful riding car- with no difference in ride from my 1991 with 73k miles. Having fun. John Peterson Kingston RI 1990 300D 2.5 127k 1991 300D 2.5 73k - Original Message - From: "Archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 10:29 AM Subject: [MBZ] Test Test ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
