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The MBCA has a tech guy who writes a column in the magazine each month, seems fairly knowledgeable, I could write him an email and ask about this - maybe he has some contact at MB who has some technical information on this issue. Luckily my trusty EFI engined car will be in my hands at least another 2 years!
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The MBCA has a tech guy who writes a column in the magazine each month, seems fairly knowledgeable, I could write him an email and ask about this - maybe he has some contact at MB who has some technical information on this issue. Luckily my trusty EFI engined car will be in my hands at least another 2 years!
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On the Webers, I think I spent as much $ on rejetting and reducing the choke size, vs the base cost of the carbs .... each changed part was quantity of 6
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Gotta love the good old side draught Webers. A lot easier to tune & balance than the Dell'Orto "equivalent."
Reminds me of my days of modifying Alfa's
Reminds me of my days of modifying Alfa's
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Actually that was Kas Kastner.
On the Webers, I think I spent as much $ on rejetting and reducing the choke size, vs the base cost of the carbs .... each changed part was quantity of 6
. But once set, they were perfect from idle to max rpms, other than persistant gas leaks at the "sprung" manifold seal.
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On the Webers, I think I spent as much $ on rejetting and reducing the choke size, vs the base cost of the carbs .... each changed part was quantity of 6
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I was really sold on a 2012 E class Wagon DI V6 with the increased horespower AND substantially better mileage and improved tranny.
Now, the DI seems scarey for a long term vehicle.
If you were shopping E class, would you buy a new 2012 or new 2011??
I had pretty much written off the 2011's but now this info has me wondering.
Appreciate any opinions.
Now, the DI seems scarey for a long term vehicle.
If you were shopping E class, would you buy a new 2012 or new 2011??
I had pretty much written off the 2011's but now this info has me wondering.
Appreciate any opinions.
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I was really sold on a 2012 E class DI V6 with the increased horespower AND substantially better mileage and improved tranny.
Now, the DI seems scarey for a long term vehicle.
If you were shopping E class, would you buy a new 2012 or new 2011??
I had pretty much written off the 2011's but now this info has me wondering.
Appreciate any opinions.
Now, the DI seems scarey for a long term vehicle.
If you were shopping E class, would you buy a new 2012 or new 2011??
I had pretty much written off the 2011's but now this info has me wondering.
Appreciate any opinions.
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I was really sold on a 2012 E class DI V6 with the increased horespower AND substantially better mileage and improved tranny.
Now, the DI seems scarey for a long term vehicle.
If you were shopping E class, would you buy a new 2012 or new 2011??
I had pretty much written off the 2011's but now this info has me wondering.
Appreciate any opinions.
Now, the DI seems scarey for a long term vehicle.
If you were shopping E class, would you buy a new 2012 or new 2011??
I had pretty much written off the 2011's but now this info has me wondering.
Appreciate any opinions.
If you learn something, please post it here!... but I remain pessimistic.
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RLE,
do you think (know?) if there will be a 2013 E WAGON diesel??
That would be the ultimate missle for me. Except, posts about MB diesels with bad fuel/water ingestion / big non-warranty repairs have me concerned about going to a diesel. Here in the US, our quality of fuel regarding contamination can be suspect.
Clean fuel seems much more important in a diesel.
Comments??
do you think (know?) if there will be a 2013 E WAGON diesel??
That would be the ultimate missle for me. Except, posts about MB diesels with bad fuel/water ingestion / big non-warranty repairs have me concerned about going to a diesel. Here in the US, our quality of fuel regarding contamination can be suspect.
Clean fuel seems much more important in a diesel.
Comments??
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Any modern diesel running a >2000bar injection system with amplifier injectors requires sqeaky clean uncontaminated fuel. Benz sells a bucket full of diesels in Europe & they are pretty well protected but some care is required.
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RLE,
do you think (know?) if there will be a 2013 E WAGON diesel??
That would be the ultimate missle for me. Except, posts about MB diesels with bad fuel/water ingestion / big non-warranty repairs have me concerned about going to a diesel. Here in the US, our quality of fuel regarding contamination can be suspect.
Clean fuel seems much more important in a diesel.
Comments??
do you think (know?) if there will be a 2013 E WAGON diesel??
That would be the ultimate missle for me. Except, posts about MB diesels with bad fuel/water ingestion / big non-warranty repairs have me concerned about going to a diesel. Here in the US, our quality of fuel regarding contamination can be suspect.
Clean fuel seems much more important in a diesel.
Comments??
A friend has been driving his 2007 E Bluetec since new with no fuel system problems of any kind. 36-37 mpg hwy is pretty normal.
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Buy one and sell it off early
Buy one and keep your fingers crossed.
I'm (foolishly?) opting for #3. I keep cars for 10 years or more so my guess is that either there won't be an issue or I'll be removing the heads every few years. If there is a problem, I'm not expecting MB to stand behind addressing it with the current engines...but rather redesign new ones and hope they didn't p*ss off too many owners. Also, I don't know if MB has extendend warranties but this might be the first time I purchase one if it would cover this issue once it gets bad enough...
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1) Don't buy one, and take the wait and see approach.
2) Buy one and sell it off early
3) Buy one and keep your fingers crossed.
4) Call and ask questions... over and over if need be until one of us gets a straight answer!
I'm (foolishly?) opting for #3. I keep cars for 10 years or more so my guess is that either there won't be an issue or I'll be removing the heads every few years. If there is a problem, I'm not expecting MB to stand behind addressing it with the current engines...but rather redesign new ones and hope they didn't p*ss off too many owners. Also, I don't know if MB has extendend warranties but this might be the first time I purchase one if it would cover this issue once it gets bad enough...
2) Buy one and sell it off early
3) Buy one and keep your fingers crossed.
4) Call and ask questions... over and over if need be until one of us gets a straight answer!
I'm (foolishly?) opting for #3. I keep cars for 10 years or more so my guess is that either there won't be an issue or I'll be removing the heads every few years. If there is a problem, I'm not expecting MB to stand behind addressing it with the current engines...but rather redesign new ones and hope they didn't p*ss off too many owners. Also, I don't know if MB has extendend warranties but this might be the first time I purchase one if it would cover this issue once it gets bad enough...
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One thing MB may have done with the DGI system is angle the injector so that it washes the opened intake valve.
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Good try, but no cigar!
One thing MB may have done with the DGI system is angle the injector so that it washes the opened intake valve.
Bosch FSI Video
Pic of Ford Eco-Boost Combustion Chamber
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PS: Remember this is not a CIS system. In that case it might have worked!
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"One thing MB may have done .... "
I did say may ...
I thought with ~2000 psi injector pressure, some part of the cone would be sufficent to reduce build-up, IF MB used this angled injection.
Mabe some day they will say something, but if Glyn can't find out, looks doubtful.
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I did say may ...
I thought with ~2000 psi injector pressure, some part of the cone would be sufficent to reduce build-up, IF MB used this angled injection.
Mabe some day they will say something, but if Glyn can't find out, looks doubtful.
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Good point, but that would mean that the VW and Audi's that do incorporate the Bosch system would be cleaned and have no issues ... yet their DI appears to be the worst offender thus far... I guess we'll have to wait and see if the new MB DI engines develop issues to find out... too bad.
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I think we should stop beating this drum until we have some real facts.
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I fully agree, everything is speculative at this point. However in light of the fact that Mercedes has refused to release any "real facts" on this issue, and probably never will, only hastens my resolve to seek the truth, to encourage others who may be impacted to do the same. I see no real harm (other than the fear that further discussion may impact sales) to discusses this issue until someone is able to extract these "real facts", since you said at first you would but have now rescinded for some strange reason.
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No strange reason. My heritage company asked me to stay out of it. I obliged.
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