black death

Hi guys, Big hello to everyone as it's my very first time here. I have just bought w210 320cDi with 90k on the clock. Only 1 owner car and it's a mint apart for one problem "black death". Last owner explained to me that injector 3 is stuck as he tried to get it fixed but the mechanic...

Hi My 2005 E320cdi is only getting 20-25 mpg on long or short journeys. It's covered 165k (some mb and indy servicing) but seems to run well compared with my old w210 E220cdi (but I was getting 45-50mpg with that). I've noticed a faint diesel smell under bonnet so removed engine covers and...

i have a vito 110 cdi 2003, had a problem with black death and leaking injectors. i have replaced the cylinder head cover / rocker cover and cleaned injectors the retaining bolts were knackered by a previous owners repair so have been re threaded and replaced, i've replaced glow plugs but the...

Hello all. I thought it was about time someone did a write up on how to remove a stuck injector, re-cut the head face and re-seal. The car I am doing this on is an ML270CDI. Most of the rules apply to all CDI injectors. Make sure the engine is HOT. It will help. Firstly remove the engine...

Hello all. I thought it was about time someone did a write up on how to remove a stuck injector, re-cut the head face and re-seal. The car I am doing this on is an ML270CDI. Most of the rules apply to all CDI injectors. Make sure the engine is HOT. It will help. Firstly remove the engine...

Hello all, i wonder if anyone can cast some light on an ongoing problem i have on my C220 CDi. A couple of weeks ago i started smelling oil/diesel/exhaust fumes in the passenger cabin, on inspection my "benz man diagnosed "black death" - (where the small washer fails on the injectors and oil...