Re: [diesel_mercedes] RE: lowering the engine coolant temperature

 

I have heard some concerns that engine oil may not warm up enough to get rid of moisture also and can cause damage from that.

MIT

On 12/24/2013 5:55 PM, vwnate1@yahoo.com wrote:
 



I'd be VERY worried about overfueling at lower operating temperatures Bogy .

Rapid engine wear from too much fuel .


-Nate



Bogy Wrote :

Guys:

Over the last few years and especially when it's cold outside, as it is now in the rocky mountains, I have noticed that when my engine is warming up and is right around that notch between the 40 degree mark and the 80 degree mark, it sees to run really well. Good acceleration, lots pf pep and good peddle response. As it warms up further it becomes the usual engine that I just accept and take for granted. So I have been wondering if anyone here knows anything about running these engines at that lower temperature (approximately 140 degrees F or 60 degrees C) for sustained periods of time. I'm fairly sure you cannot get a factory thermostat that cold. But a standard one could certainly be modified to maintain that temperature. Question is - what, if any, are the long term consequences of doing that? Any and all thoughts/discussion will be appreciated.

I mean, it really runs good at that temperature.

Bogy.

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[diesel_mercedes] RE: lowering the engine coolant temperature

 



I'd be VERY worried about overfueling at lower operating temperatures Bogy .

Rapid engine wear from too much fuel .


-Nate



Bogy Wrote :

Guys:

Over the last few years and especially when it's cold outside, as it is now in the rocky mountains, I have noticed that when my engine is warming up and is right around that notch between the 40 degree mark and the 80 degree mark, it sees to run really well. Good acceleration, lots pf pep and good peddle response. As it warms up further it becomes the usual engine that I just accept and take for granted. So I have been wondering if anyone here knows anything about running these engines at that lower temperature (approximately 140 degrees F or 60 degrees C) for sustained periods of time. I'm fairly sure you cannot get a factory thermostat that cold. But a standard one could certainly be modified to maintain that temperature. Question is - what, if any, are the long term consequences of doing that? Any and all thoughts/discussion will be appreciated.

I mean, it really runs good at that temperature.

Bogy.

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[diesel_mercedes] RE: Boyd's Brake Booster problem

 

Try these guys :

Original Cylinder Corporation

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6853 Suva St, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
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It appears they've moved but they were the best when I was doing American Cars .


-Nate

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] made it.

 


Sounds like you've found a good Mechanic Tony ~ maybe take him and his out for a Christmas Dinner ? .

-Nate

stuck looking forlornly out the window at our 240D I cannot drive.


Tony Wrote:

Got the car back today, really pleased. After having to wait while a friend brought the new pads from Spokane.

The mechanic rebuilt 3 of the brake calipers, (other one was new a year ago), Put in the oil filter gasket set I got from Kent, installed the new air cleaner supports, and even fixed the lock-up problem so we no longer haveto park with the steering wheel spokes vertical. My spanish is not good enough to find out just how he did that, he says there was something wrong in the mechanism.

The bill not including brake pads a whopping $3,750.............. Pesos or about $340 US.

He did miss connecting the vacuum line for the door locks, which took me about 10 minutes with the limitted supply of parts I have here at thehotel. 

Tony in Mazatlan at about 80deg F 

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Auxiliary Electric water pump

 

I use 3 in 1 oil , just one or two drops whilst the pump is running .


That flusherginner cap is *delicate* ! I've broken a few prying them off .


-Nate

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