Re: [diesel_mercedes] Road trip w/ rebuilt turbo

 

Bud,

Yes, I rebuilt the turbo using the Mercedes source kit.

The temps were minor, 90*C going north, closer to 95*C going south.

The radiator is just a few years old, so only in the heat of summer does the temp climb.

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Rob, Did you do the rebuild on the turbo yourself? What temps were you running going up the Grapvine? Bud 1979 30SD Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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From: Aleph93 <aleph93@...>;
To: diesel_mercedes <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>;
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Road trip w/ rebuilt turbo
Sent: Sun, Dec 29, 2013 7:22:34 PM

Hi, I just got back yesterday from my 1st real road trip w/ the rebuilt turbo, about 800 miles from near LA to Yosemite. I still can't believe just how much better it runs up the hills, and for passing. Going up the Grapevine, right north of LA, it didn't bog down at all, like it had in the past. It also ran right up Old Priest grade near Yosemite which is pretty steep. In the past, it was only good at a particular RPM (power band), and if it dropped below, it was hard to get back into the (power band). Now there's plenty of power at a broader range of RPMs. With mostly higher speed driving (80+) and some AC on the return the car got 24mpg. (the best with this car has been 25 mpg) It runs so smooth after a road trip. :) Has anyone changed the filter canister gasket to the block before? I seem have a leak there and want to know how much of a PITA it is. Thanks Rob '85 300D CA Garden Grove, CA

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