Exhaust Soot Deposit on Bumper Solved on W 204 CDI
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Exhaust Soot Deposit on Bumper Solved on W 204 CDI
I have sorted out the exhaust soot deposit on my rear bumper by simply loosening one screw & extending the tip about 1 1/2" to the extremity of the slot.
To protect the tip from damage when rear parking I have left the clamping screw loose & applied heat resistant grease (Loctite) to the tip so it will slide in if the kerb is hit. The screw will not fall out as I have used thread lock fluid & a retaining wire.
I have run the car like this for a month now & thankfully do not have a black rear end.
PS.1. The engine does not have a particulate filter.
2. I am a conservative driver.
To protect the tip from damage when rear parking I have left the clamping screw loose & applied heat resistant grease (Loctite) to the tip so it will slide in if the kerb is hit. The screw will not fall out as I have used thread lock fluid & a retaining wire.
I have run the car like this for a month now & thankfully do not have a black rear end.
PS.1. The engine does not have a particulate filter.
2. I am a conservative driver.
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I couldn't find the original thread, just to let you know that the new OM651 engine is fitted with a particulate filter in Australia so the current production vehilce no longer have this problem.
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