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I have been trying to solve the problem of extremely rough idle and excessive smoking on a 1984 300 SD Benz. I have replaced all the injectors and by pass hoses, still rough/smoking problem. Smoothes out at higher rpm but still smokes. I noticed a small leak around the injector insert (threaded part in the block that holds the injector)between the block and this threaded insert. Can I fix this by removing and using some thread sealant? What does it take to remove the insert, special tool? Thanks.
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Did you install new heat shield/crush washers on each new injector?
Yes, and I made sure to get the right side up. Except I did drop one and cuoldn't find it so I reused an old one. Not on the cyl. that is leaking.
The following links should help.
Especially the last massive one, which is a fifteen year old young man, first car, and major smoke = five acre smoke cloud in moments, every possible issue is covered in depth, at some point.
OM603 ALDA removal instructions
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php3?p=431887#post431887
ALDA R&R disassembly, cleaning.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php3?p=777546#post777546
Injector testing
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php3?t=131328
Injector R&R thread.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php3?t=86332&highlight=DIY
I installed my new Injectors and now I need help.... PICS
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php3?p=638976#post638976
OM 603 Injector heat shields
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php3?p=622159#post622159
Leak near injectors - '85 300D T
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php3?p=721444#post721444
Banjo Bolt
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php3?p=733935&posted=1#post7339
wont start for anything!
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php3?t=104222&page=41&pp=20
PART NUMBER SEARCH RESULTS WITH PRICES
Vehicle 1984 Mercedes Benz 300SD
Part: Injector Heat Shield
Note: 7.5mm orifice
D1010-21025 Injector Heat Shield Goetze IN STOCK $2.35
http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com/mercedesshop/sophio/wizard.jsp?partner=merc
AnswerThread sealer can NOT be used.
Never reuse heat shield/crush washers.
The leaking injector may have a flawed or flipped over heat shield/crush washer.
Remove the leaking injector, install another new heat shield/crush washer, and be sure to torque the injector to 70-80 N-m (which is 51-60 foot pound).