W124

SVO / Biodiesel

Sorting Out the Claims When Considering a Diesel to Vegetable Oil Conversion

Here are some tips to considering when putting together your own conversion

Proper compression for 92 300D?

Hello everyone,
just wondered what proper compression is for a diesel. I have a 92 300D, and my shop recently did a cold compression test with the following numbers- #1-340, #2-330, #3-290, #4-320, #5-320.
He said that these were pretty good for a car w/ 270k- I just wondered what anyone else thought. The car seems to start fine, and runs well.
Thanks!

Chassis Model Number

W124

Forums

Diesel Engine Specific Aid

Interior

Ignition Key Sticking or Jamming

Steps to diagnose and repair it before it becomes a MAJOR problem. Steps to fix it after it does!

Engine

Avoiding Engine Trouble When Running Vegetable Oil in your Diesel

Fuel injectors will need the most attention

88 260e - rough idle on cold start

103 engine. Rough idle at cold start up. Smooths out after 30-45 seconds.
When starting warm, starts right away and stalls immediately – re starts right away OK and stays running. Recently hesitates when cold. Been unusually cold her in FL lately. Any thoughts??