W126, BENZ AID - COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

I recently did a valve adjustment, hoping that the minor exhaust smoke would go away. It got worse. The engine smokes on startup, smokes really bad and runs rough until it is warm, then smokes enough to be annoying at idle. It appears to be oil smoke. I tested compression, wet and dry, and that was fine (dry-330, 340,340,335). According to previous owner's meticulous records, the engine was overhauled at 515K, am at 565K now. Any insight would be appreciated!!

I parked my car to fill it with WVO and when I went to start it the engine would not turn over. All the lights come on but there is not even a click to indicate the solenoid is activated. I would like to know if there is a relay that may be faulty? Thanks

I have a 1980 300d and my alternater is over charging. Its between 13.5 and 16v. I was told this could be as simple as it not being grounded. I fear it may be the alternater. Being that I am broke...the ground would be the best problem for me. I was wondering if the alternators in these cars had a seperate regulator or if it was built in and if there were any things I could look for before i spend the money on a new alternator.

Thanks guys

Brent

Hello, Kent. I have done a lot of work with your great parts and books. I was rebuilding my vacuum pump and wondered if it wouldn't be a better idea to rebuild a used one that has the trapped bearings on the piston actuator (don't know the actual terminology here). I'm concerned about the old bearings in mine and the possiblity that they could drop into my timing chain. They feel a little growly when I turn them. Do you have any used pumps with this bearing?

-Jeb Fowler