W116, BENZ AID - COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

I have a two tank SVO system on my Merc with 310,000 Kms on the clock - 100,000 Kms are mine most on SVO. I have never been stumped, held up or broken down before. The engine starts and shuts down on diesel. The problem- I was away for a week and my Merc sat idle. When I came back the Merc started hesitantly (low battery). I drove about 20 Kms and the next day she would not start for love nor money; totally dead. Not even a kick from one cyllinder. I checked; Lift pump ok, replaced with electric lift pump & still no go. IP moving fuel when lines cracked. Cam timing marks and harmonic balancer marks line up ok. Valve clearance not binding, Glow plugs working, has the Mercedessource fast plugs installed. Best thing ever. The injectors were re-newed 8 months ago,

I got stranded on the road yesterday and had to have the car towed. At first I thought that I ran out of fuel because the symptoms were very similar. I added several gallons of diesel to the fuel tank to no avail. The engine barely started, then immediately after started running very rough and stalled. It would not start again. At home (after having the car towed there) I changed both fuel filters, disconnected the line at the fuel tank strainer and the fuel came gushing out, so no problem there. I used the hand primer pump to prime the system, tried to start the car - no luck.

Hello, I have a 1984 300sd with 230,000 miles. Did alot of work to it, thanks to Mercedes Source. Anyway, did valve adjustment, compression test (pressure max out close to 400). Changed injector nozzles to Bosios. Engine does not knock and is a bit smoother and responsive. Problem: pedal to the floor on highway and will not get past 75 mph?! Sometimes loss of power up hill. Have not changed the fuel lines from the tank. Is this the possible culprit? Thanks, RP.

Hello, I am new to this forum, I have a 1993 MB diesel 350 straight six in my truck and would like contact information for a good mechanic here in the Seattle area. I want a mechanic that does not create problems, is very knowledgeable to all mercedes diesels, and does not mind working with and trouble shooting vehicles with SVO conversions. Evidently my truck is semi rare here in the states so said mechanic must be comfortable working on new things. My truck is a mid 90's G-wagen. Your referrences are appreciated. -Krashappy