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Mercedes - Mercedes 300 D Turbo 1983


Expert: whunter - 1/19/2007

Question
When I start from a dead stop it's very slow and sluggish until it gets moving then it's very responsive. starting from a dead stop it have to press the pedal down to the floor and it feels like the turbo is what moves the car. the who car. Where can I look to solve this problem?

The car is an auto.

Can anyone help me or point me in the right direction?

Answer
Answer:
There are four topics you need to read/study:
* Fuel delivery
* Diesel Injection
* Diesel Engine Mechanical:
* Air Intake

This should have all the links you will need.


Fuel delivery:

MB diesel filtration, how it works.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1055075

fuel filter change
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=824006

Diesel filters, no tank strainers please.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1046422&posted=1

I'm baffled and at wit's end!?!?!?!?!
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=138961

Algae/Fungus fixation...
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=138733

Braided fuel lines weep. 1984 300TD turbo
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=158107

240D fuel tank removal and cleaning
Good for any W123 sedan.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=813925

Check out this fuel pickup screen
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=140961

300SD Fuel Filter Replacement Instructions
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=105344

Biobor, what is it, why do I need it???
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=723857

Filters, Fungus, Biocide, etc.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=823378

Algae Clogged Filter Pic StarTron WORKS !
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=138728





Diesel Injection:

Banjo Bolt
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=733935&posted=1

Run away diesel, why does it happen?
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=824840

Motor / engine keeps running
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=80108

How to Replace Your Shutoff Valve
http://dieselgiant.com/repairyourshutoffvalve.htm

Boost Gauge
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=140769

? about ALDA removal in a 617 see pic
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=173421

ALDA cap - how to remove?
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=704038

Tweaking ALDA...
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1023509

I can't get my alda off! How?!
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=167048

14.9mpg in my SDL, no, the math is right. and the odometer works too.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=790743

performance problems (85 300D turbo)
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=128721

New to forum, couple of 300sd questions.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=733201

Boost controller.....
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=451517

What makes a diesel motor 'peppy'?
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=462139

ALDA R&R disassembly, cleaning.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=777546

ALDA: How can you tell if it's good for sure???
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=141684

Injector R&R thread.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=562320

Leak near injectors - '85 300D T
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=721444

What should the TOURQUE be on Injectors ?
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=637488

Here's my payback! Diesel Primer Pump Replacement
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=109076

Fuel injection pump diagrams???
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=141323

Specialized Indicator for IP Timing
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=139170

IP Timing
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=150375

Adjusting injection pump timing without setting cam timing
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1077248

Injector pump timing
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1310290

Injection Pump Timing Adjustment for 617 Engines
http://207.210.95.34/~boostd/easley/iptiming.htm

617 IP Full Load Stop Adjustment Procedure
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=125766



Diesel Engine Mechanical:

Valve adjustment OM617 FYI.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=107729

Diesel Oil Thread!!!
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1098555

Oil pressure   [B]300D[/B]
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=869799

Low oil pressure at idle..... changed o rings
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=622847

physics of turbo question
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=792013

87 300SDL exhaust flex coupling- where to buy?
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=140926

Turbo Cartridge Replacement
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=135489

Turbo Rebuild
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=809807

Need help: Garrett turbo rebuild on OM617 1982 300SD
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=167490

Turbocharger Wastegate Valve Spring Tension Adjustment for 617 Engines
http://diymbrepair.com/easley/wgate.htm

Adjusting the Turbo Wastegate
http://www.serenitysys.com/MB/Service_Info/Turbo_Tweak/tweaking_the_mercedes_617...

Turbocharger Wastegate Adjustment:
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=114337

Turbo boost guage advice needed
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=384697

Replacing Seals on Turbo Oil Drain Pipes
http://engine.articles.mbz.org/diesel/seals/

W126 OM617 1985 300SD turbo drain tube gasket & seals
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=799062

Italian Tune up
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=84674

Rebuilding the Vacuum Pump on the 617 Engine
http://207.210.95.34/~boostd/easley/Rebuild_vac_pump.htm

1982-240D-Vacuum System
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=105201

Vacuum pump lesson learned
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=872760

Vacuum Pump Gasket Sealer & Torque
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=138153

Bad engine mounts
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=868339

Heat shield OM617 engine mount
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=873875

Engine / motor mount DIY
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1104023

300D engine mount blues
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=758340


Air Intake:

Beware diesel rodents!
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=142146

K&N filter topic links thread
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1354738

Questions after changing air cleaner bracket.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=140653

Jumpy air filter housing
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1001432#post1001432

Minor Lesson Learned - Air Cleaner Bracket
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1001435#post1001435

Air Cleaner Bracket Question ]http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1306062

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