Just checking everything, trying to resolve a couple little problems....

Anyway I did the compression test last night. I started with a hot engine (NOT VERY FUN) and by the time I finished it was a luke warm engine. I pulled fuse #4 on the RCM to disable the fuel pump, and disconnected the CPS.

Results: 1 155
2 150
3 152
4 157
5 150
6 149

I let the motor crank through two full time each cylinder.
BUT, I forgot to take off the T/B so are these numbers useless??
This test was done with the throttle plate closed.
Not a fun job, getting the tester in there without crossthreading was a beotch!

 

short answer is yes, except you got practice doing it. Open up throttle wide open and try again.

 

no they look just fine as long as all were done the same way,, tb closed and you are within the percentage of each other,, they look good, jim

 

mine is easier. remove plugs, stick compression tool in tightly and have somebody kick the kick starter. boy am I old. gary

 

I remember those testers with the rubber tip. I haven't seen one in a while. The plate was closed, I think that's why it took two full cranks to get the pressure up. My car has always had this kinda un-even lope to it while in park (no load). But this test put my mind at ease.

 

Thanks, when I visit my folks in W.P.B. I gotta see your car in person.

 

I'm here where the weather never changes 85 during the day 75 at night, ,,no snow some rain ,,,,SOME WIND sometimes))) that is why we have choices. come on down we can go to the track Palm Beach International Raceway jim

 

Most of the 3.2's have this, my mechanic (mercedes tech for 30+ years) told me mine was 100% normal....

 

There was some debate as to whether the loud lifter noise was due to using a non-OEM oil filter. Some people on MBWorld.org had found that their lifter noise was reducded significantly when they went back to an OEM oil filter...

...can't remember the link, but I know 32krazy! linked to it a month or so back.

 

Absolutley true in my case, the sewing machine lifter ticking was indeed reduced going from a Fram filter (I just popped a new one in every 3K), to the MB fleece. I thought it was snake oil 'till I tried it myself.

 

Awesome, thanks. I'll let you know next time I visit.

 

yeah, tuna, my roadster has it, my coupe doesn't....I was worried there for awhile, you get use to it...