Hi chaps. I'm new around here and posted a couple of threads on the Elecronics Forum last night so tonight I thought I'd pester the Engine forum.
I bought my 2001 E320 CDI Estate last week (94k miles on the clock) and am working my way through the inevitable niggles. Its the first time that I've had anything to do with a diesel engined car so these questions may seem dumb but I'd appreciate some advice :
1. What is the recommended tickover speed/rpms for this model? It seems/sounds a little fast but the rev counter shows tickover to be about 700/800 rpm. As I've said Diesel technology is new to me so maybe that's how they are
2. If the revs (idle speed) need to be adjusted, where and how on the engine is it done or is it one of those 'has to be done by a highly trained Merc technician etc etc jobs?
3. When first starting up there is a noticeable pong of exhaust fumes (no smoke) outside the car. For example I was sitting in it on my drive with the door open and the engine ticking over. The smell of 'fumes' became quite noticeable and I had to shut the door. No smell in the car though. After its been run and warmed up it seems all is well. I can't detect any leaks in the exhaust pipe which I think is new but I haven't crawled around underneath the beast yet. (However, I have a Merc Garage bill from July to the previous owner showing 'Exhaust pipe (£276.00) so hopefully it all ok).
Any helpful comments will be appreciated. Many thanks
I bought my 2001 E320 CDI Estate last week (94k miles on the clock) and am working my way through the inevitable niggles. Its the first time that I've had anything to do with a diesel engined car so these questions may seem dumb but I'd appreciate some advice :
1. What is the recommended tickover speed/rpms for this model? It seems/sounds a little fast but the rev counter shows tickover to be about 700/800 rpm. As I've said Diesel technology is new to me so maybe that's how they are
2. If the revs (idle speed) need to be adjusted, where and how on the engine is it done or is it one of those 'has to be done by a highly trained Merc technician etc etc jobs?
3. When first starting up there is a noticeable pong of exhaust fumes (no smoke) outside the car. For example I was sitting in it on my drive with the door open and the engine ticking over. The smell of 'fumes' became quite noticeable and I had to shut the door. No smell in the car though. After its been run and warmed up it seems all is well. I can't detect any leaks in the exhaust pipe which I think is new but I haven't crawled around underneath the beast yet. (However, I have a Merc Garage bill from July to the previous owner showing 'Exhaust pipe (£276.00) so hopefully it all ok).
Any helpful comments will be appreciated. Many thanks
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