Re: [MBZ] CDI quesion
degcoast wrote: > > Thanks Marshall, > I have a family member who is considering plunking down the 54K to buy a > new CDI. http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php3?t=124288
Re: [MBZ] CDI quesion
Thanks Marshall, I have a family member who is considering plunking down the 54K to buy a new CDI. Dwight Giles 1979 240D auto 244k + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 127K miles Wickford, RI Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co. - Original Message - From: "Marshall Booth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 4:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CDI quesion degcoast wrote: Anyone know any data on longevity of the3.2 CDI ? Any issues with that? Weren't they sold in Europe before being imported here a year or so ago? TIA, Dwight Dwight Giles 1979 240D auto 244k + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 127K miles Wickford, RI The 4, 5 and 6 cylinder versions of the CDI engines are in their 2nd or 3rd generation now. They have been available in Europe since the mid/late '90s. I would NOT be concerned about the mechanical issues - from the reports I read, the engines are quite durable and are likely to last a great many hundreds of thousands of miles, but they may NOT age well. I would be much more concerned about the durability or longevity of the electrical systems that control the entire injection/emissions systems - and am skeptical that they will last much more than 10 years. If you are driving 20+kmi a year, then a CDI diesel might be an ideal choice. If you are driving closer to 10kmi a year, I'd be afraid that the electronics and chassis will fail LONG before you've worn out the engine. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology 1300 BST Pittsburgh PA 15261 USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] CDI quesion
Isn't that the case with all Benzes? The major complaint i have about my car is electrical and suspension (chassis) On 10/25/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > degcoast wrote: > > Anyone know any data on longevity of the3.2 CDI ? Any issues with that? > > Weren't they sold in Europe before being imported here a year or so ago? > > TIA, > > Dwight > > > > Dwight Giles > > 1979 240D auto 244k + miles > > 1990 300D 2.5t 127K miles > > Wickford, RI > > > > The 4, 5 and 6 cylinder versions of the CDI engines are in their 2nd or > 3rd generation now. They have been available in Europe since the > mid/late '90s. I would NOT be concerned about the mechanical issues - > from the reports I read, the engines are quite durable and are likely to > last a great many hundreds of thousands of miles, but they may NOT age > well. I would be much more concerned about the durability or longevity > of the electrical systems that control the entire injection/emissions > systems - and am skeptical that they will last much more than 10 years. > If you are driving 20+kmi a year, then a CDI diesel might be an ideal > choice. If you are driving closer to 10kmi a year, I'd be afraid that > the electronics and chassis will fail LONG before you've worn out the > engine. > > Marshall > -- > Marshall Booth Ph.D. > Ass't Prof. (ret.) > Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine > Department of Pharmacology 1300 BST > Pittsburgh PA 15261 USA > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ___ > 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 > -- Gabriel Soto Southern California 1987 300D 230K=-
Re: [MBZ] CDI quesion
degcoast wrote: Anyone know any data on longevity of the3.2 CDI ? Any issues with that? Weren't they sold in Europe before being imported here a year or so ago? TIA, Dwight Dwight Giles 1979 240D auto 244k + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 127K miles Wickford, RI The 4, 5 and 6 cylinder versions of the CDI engines are in their 2nd or 3rd generation now. They have been available in Europe since the mid/late '90s. I would NOT be concerned about the mechanical issues - from the reports I read, the engines are quite durable and are likely to last a great many hundreds of thousands of miles, but they may NOT age well. I would be much more concerned about the durability or longevity of the electrical systems that control the entire injection/emissions systems - and am skeptical that they will last much more than 10 years. If you are driving 20+kmi a year, then a CDI diesel might be an ideal choice. If you are driving closer to 10kmi a year, I'd be afraid that the electronics and chassis will fail LONG before you've worn out the engine. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology 1300 BST Pittsburgh PA 15261 USA [EMAIL PROTECTED]
