myself (figured I might as well do that and have the starter redone
while that whole side is open)
http://www.mercedessource.com/node/8013
Ben near Detroit
On 1/13/2011 11:34 AM, Alan Boucher wrote:
>
> On 1/13/2011 10:18 AM, Mark in Lakewood CO wrote:
>
>> You can check to see of the turbo is spinning by removing the
>> u-shaped tube that connects the air filter housing with the intake
>> side of the turbo. Even at idle, the turbo should be spinning.
>>
>> For further turbo checks, I would refer you to the w116.org website,
>> where they've made available the service manual for the 116:
>>
>> http://handbook.w116.org/engine_78_d.htm
>>
>> Clicking on "Main Function Group 09" will bring up the service
>> procedures in .pdf for the turbo.
>>
>> And I swear the service information for the vacuum pump is in there,
>> too, somewhere, but I can't for the life of me find it right now.
>> Could be a problem with the website (parts of it may have been washed
>> away by flash floods, as the w116.org website is maintained by
>> Aussies...).
>>
>> I have the file for rebuilding the "double diaphram" pump, if that's
>> they type you have. Ping me offline and I'll send it to you, if you
>> want.
>>
>> Mark in Lakewood, CO
>>
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>> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
>> From: barton.fiske@gmail.com
>> Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:23:56 +0000
>> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Sylvia - 1983 300 SD - Major
>> maintenance down under - "glowing" results (so far)
>>
>> Questions for the day (apologies if asked/answered previously):
>>
>> 1). Is there any ad-hoc anyone can tell determine if the turbo is or
>> is not working (given there's no turbo gauge like my 33 y/o Saab99)?
>>
>> 2). Are there tests of the vacuum pump operation that can be done w/
>> unit in the car, engine running?
>>
>> thx,
>>
>> barton
>>
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> Don't test the turbo spin with your finger! You should be able to
> hook a vacuum gauge to one of the ports on the line from the pump to
> the brake booster and get a reading.
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