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Originally Posted by vwnate1
I'd get the fungus i the primary filter sorted out before I spent a dime on new injectors ~ been there, did that and ruined freshly rebuilt injectors .
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I'm not convinced I have an algae problem. If I did, I'd agree. Iv'e had algae issues with my w126's , and they manifested as starvation by clogging tank and pre filters. When I ran this one off the straight diesel purge, there was no improvement.
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Originally Posted by vwnate1
If the car was free I'd be willing to throw quite a bit of $ at it as these are superb drivers when running well .
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This one was good runner. Hopefully is again soon.
I checked the oil cap for blowby. Loosened fully, the cap rests still on the valve cover with no movement. Removed no mist at all. I didn't think to try reving the engine to see if I get vacuum. maybe tomorrow.
I ran it on the highway for 5 miles or so to let it get warm. Got to what I'd call ~83C and stayed there. Upon return the upper hose was more firm than when it was cold, but I wouldn't call it hard. It yielded to about 1/2 - 2/3 the hose diameter with a solid pinch with thumb and forefinger.
I'll check the hose again in the morning.
I did notice that the turbo lag is accentuated at slow speeds, taking a half second to respond to flooring it. And the extra juice needed to get it up driveway left a nasty black soot mark on the cement. It blew or washed away with the light rain we had today.
Thanks for everyone's input so far!