From owner-diesel-benz-digest-at-digest.net Wed Jan 30 17:50:02 2008 From: diesel-benz-digest diesel-benz-digest Thursday, January 31 2008 Volume 01 : Number 2652 Forum for Discussion of Diesel Mercedes Benz Automobiles Derick Amburgey Digest Coordinator Contents: [db] Pollen (dust) filter for a W124 Re: [db] Pollen (dust) filter for a W124 Re: [db] that was fun... [db] OM617A Prechambers Re: [db] that was fun... [db] CUUUUUTE! Re: [db] CUUUUUTE! Re: [db] CUUUUUTE! [db] FW: Diesel Technology eNewsletter January 2008 (fwd) Re: [db] FW: Diesel Technology eNewsletter January 2008 (fwd) Re: [db] OM617A Prechambers Diesel Benz Digest Home Page: http://www.digest.net/diesel-benz/ Send submissions to diesel-benz-digest-at-digest.net Send administrative requests to diesel-benz-digest-request-at-digest.net To unsubscribe, include the word unsubscribe by itself in the body of the message, unless you are sending the request from a different address than the one that appears on the list. Include the word help in a message to stag-digest-request to get a list of other majordomo commands. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:58:04 -0500 From: Wiard Pless Subject: [db] Pollen (dust) filter for a W124 Only later (mid 1993) W124s came with a pollen filter which is located directly underneath the center of windshield wiper assembly. Understand the heater box of the later W124s can be exchanged against the earlier ones. Wondering whether anybody made this switch. If yes, would like to learn details about this change. Thanks Wiard ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:04:33 -0800 (PST) From: john Subject: Re: [db] Pollen (dust) filter for a W124 I would check with the dealer... I've added a filter on my '99 WJ, pretty simple, looking at what I did to swap out the fan I would image it to be pretty simple to add some kind of filter... john ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- there's a solution for every problem; problem is can we afford the solution? - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- On Tue, 29 Jan 2008, Wiard Pless wrote: # Only later (mid 1993) W124s came with a pollen filter which is located # directly underneath the center of windshield wiper assembly. Understand the # heater box of the later W124s can be # exchanged against the earlier ones. Wondering whether anybody made this # switch. If yes, would like to learn details about this change. Thanks Wiard # ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:51:15 -0800 From: chuck goolsbee Subject: Re: [db] that was fun... >how many people have to help guests leave their place with a tow strap? :) That was fun... certainly broke up the monotony of the commute! ;) - -- - --chuck goolsbee 02 Jetta TDi & 06 Liberty CRD arlington, wa, usa ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:57:46 -0800 From: Eric Ditwiler Subject: [db] OM617A Prechambers Anyone know 1)how to clean them? - --my ultrasonic cleaner fails me at cleaning the carbon off of the ball pins 2) if one can Change out or rotate the ball pins? - --are they symmetrical? If so, could they be rotated to provide a new target for the fuel stream? - --can they be pressed out and replaced with something I make on a lathe? 3) where to Buy cheap (<$74) new ones? Thanks! Eric Ditwiler Director, Academic Operations Harvey Mudd College 909-607-3134 eric_ditwiler-at-hmc.edu ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:56:49 -0800 (PST) From: john Subject: Re: [db] that was fun... it's not just a driveway, it's a jeep amusement park... :) anything to break the monotony of the commute... ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- there's a solution for every problem; problem is can we afford the solution? - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- On Tue, 29 Jan 2008, chuck goolsbee wrote: # >how many people have to help guests leave their place with a tow strap? :) # # That was fun... certainly broke up the monotony of the commute! ;) # # ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:48:32 GMT From: "jasonbassett-at-juno.com" Subject: [db] CUUUUUTE! ebay id 270207897888 THIS one needs a home! J ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:18:19 -0600 From: "Alec Cordova" Subject: Re: [db] CUUUUUTE! A home where speed is not necessary. ;-) (It's a 67 200D fintail.) Our first Benz was the same body style, a 63 190c sedan, but ours had the shifter for the four speed manual tranny on the steering column. And the driving lights look sharp on these. Alec On Jan 30, 2008 6:48 AM, jasonbassett-at-juno.com wrote: > ebay id 270207897888 > > THIS one needs a home! > > J ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:40:42 -0800 From: Bruce Caruthers Subject: Re: [db] CUUUUUTE! Wow. Seeing the pictures of this one brings back memories... I grew up riding around in a '67 Benz (gasser, not sure what number... 220? 180?) I remember always being fascinated by the barber-shop spedometer with all its colors and stripes! It finally rusted out by 1982 (and was replaced by a Cadillac Cimarron). At least I still have our '76 240D. - -bkc Lynnwood, WA (his) '76 MB 240D [W115.117/616.916] (hers) '92 Toyota Celica GT (ours) '93 MB 300D 2.5 Turbo [W124.128/602.962] On Wed Jan 30, 2008, Alec Cordova wrote: > A home where speed is not necessary. ;-) (It's a 67 200D fintail.) > > Our first Benz was the same body style, a 63 190c sedan, but ours had > the shifter for the four speed manual tranny on the steering column. > > And the driving lights look sharp on these. > > Alec > > On Jan 30, 2008 6:48 AM, jasonbassett-at-juno.com wrote: > > ebay id 270207897888 > > > > THIS one needs a home! > > > > J ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:55:44 -0800 (PST) From: john Subject: [db] FW: Diesel Technology eNewsletter January 2008 (fwd) sharing Diesel technology... :) ----- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Snohomish, Washington -o|||||o- where Jeeps don't rust, they mold http://freegift.com ** http://wagoneers.com ** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- there's a solution for every problem; problem is can we afford the solution? - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 7:10 PM Subject: Diesel Technology eNewsletter January 2008 Honda prepares i-DTEC diesel for 2009 Honda's 2.2-L i-DTEC diesel features pre-mixed charge combustion, individual cylinder pressure monitoring, very high rates of cooled exhaust gas recirculation, and a lean-NOx catalyst that will convert exhaust-gas NOx into nitrogen with no need for urea injection. Certified for sale in all 50 U.S. states, the U.S. variant of the new diesel will also be sold in Japan, while an earlier Euro 5 variant is expected to launch in Europe in mid-2008.Read full story Daimler debuts first of four new engines Set for North American launch in 2008, Daimler Trucks' new 14.8-L DD15 diesel introduces a turbo compound system that delivers up to 50 hp (37 kW) to the engine's flywheel with no fuel penalty, and a hydraulically amplified common-rail fuel system that can deliver up to five injection events per combustion cycle. The four-engine family will share parts and some modules, with alternate versions to satisfy local regulations in Europe and Japan.Read full story Perkins' medium-duty 800D Designed specifically for construction and agricultural equipment as well as industrial power units, Perkins' 3.3-L 800D engines offer a 4% increase in power and a torque rise of 5% compared to predecessor engines, according to the company. For improved combustion efficiency, cylinder heads incorporate an advanced cross-flow design, and two-stage injection helps to ensure complete combustion without driving up in-cylinder pressure.Read full story Audi diesel targets Bin 5, Euro 6 A new 3.0-L TDI V6-described by Audi as "the cleanest diesel in the world"-will soon power the company's Q7, and later, the A4. The new high-pressure common-rail engine uses piezo injectors and combustion chamber monitoring to more precisely regulate the combustion process, and AdBlue technology will enable Audi to market this diesel engine worldwide, even into all fifty U.S. states.Read full story Fixed-geometry turbos for Euro-V MAN engines MAN revealed plans for engines capable of reaching the Euro-V standard with enhanced exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) at the European Road Transport Show in Amsterdam. On display were Euro-V EGR variants of the D08 6.87-L, D20 10.5-L, and D26 12.4-L engines.Read full story Bibendum Logan offers low-cost clean solutions Powered by a 1.5-L dCi diesel engine producing 63 kW (84 hp), a budget-level Logan Renault eco2 concept covered a 172.2-km (107-mi) test route in China on 4.69 L (1.24 gal) of diesel fuel. Technology enhancements to the production model included a modified fuel-injection system, low-rolling-resistance tires, and aerodynamic enhancements.Read full story Cummins' on-road solutions Cummins mid-range and heavy-duty engines that meet 2010 EPA emissions standards will also meet new idling requirements. For mid-range engines, enabling technologies include selective catalytic reduction, while heavy-duty 2010 engines use an XPI high-pressure common rail fuel system, cooled exhaust gas recirculation, and Cummins' particulate filter, which combines an oxidation catalyst with a particulate filter.Read full story Mitsubishi Concept-RA highlights diesel performance Mitsubishi's future sports coupe, the Concept-RA, combines the company's trademark turbocharging and all-wheel drive with fuel-efficient diesel power. The 201-hp (150-kW) 2.2-L I4 common-rail diesel sits transversely between the front wheels in conventional fashion, but the Concept-RA's forward bodywork is pulled down unconventionally low, exposing the top of the engine through an opening in the hood.Read full story Scania's Euro V solution leaves aftertreatment behind After five years' development at the Scania Technical Centre in Svdertclje, Sweden, Scania says its new Euro V engine platform is ready for the market, starting with the five- and six-cylinder inline engines. It will gradually replace the current platform over the next few years.Read full story Green Diesel Platform develops off-the-shelf exhaust aftertreatment solution The Green Diesel Platform offers off-the-shelf technologies to help satisfy near-term CO2 and fuel-economy requirements. Its integrated technology solution incorporates an additive formula to simplify diesel particulate filter regeneration and extended storage solutions for the comprehensive urea-based selective catalytic-reduction-process.Read full story * SAE 2008 World Congress April 14-17, 2008, Detroit, Michigan, USA Emissions/Environment Sessions> * Diesel Emissions and Their Control publication * Diesel Engine Technology Academy June 2-6, 2008 Troy, Michigan, USA * SAE Diesel Engines Technology Collection on CD-ROM SAE International * 400 Commonwealth Drive * Warrendale, PA 15096-0001 USA Let the editors know what you think of this Technology eNewsletter by clicking here . ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:23:15 -0500 From: Edward Pomeroy Subject: Re: [db] FW: Diesel Technology eNewsletter January 2008 (fwd) Thanks John - that is a great compendium. Will take a while to work through it.... maybe by the time I am done some of these will be on sale ;-) I want to see/know more about that Honda diesel. Could be a replacement for the Jetta TDI some day. Edward john wrote: >sharing Diesel technology... :) ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:22:24 -0800 (PST) From: Jerome Kaidor Subject: Re: [db] OM617A Prechambers Eric Ditwiler wrote: > > Anyone know > 1)how to clean them? > --my ultrasonic cleaner fails me at cleaning the carbon off of the > ball pins *** I would try "Hoppe's #9 Nitro Solvent". Available at your local gun shop. Soak them in it overnight. - Jerry Kaidor ------------------------------ End of diesel-benz-digest V1 #2652 **********************************