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10-31-2025, 06:34

JohnC started a thread Puzzling problem with Mercedes OM651 in General Diesel

I have a Mercedes GLK250 with the OM651 engine. I'm getting a code for excessive EGR flow and it sets at idle or during decel. We've tried a number...

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Yesterday, 14:29

trower started a thread 1986 6.2l Electric fuel pump in 6.2L Diesel - Tech Support - Troubleshooting - Performance

I replaced the mechanical lift pump on my GMC a few years back. The new one started leaking again so I purchased an Electric pump and installed it on...

2 replies | 22 view(s)

10-11-2025, 12:14

RudyJ started a thread 1983 Silverado for sale in TDP Classified ad forum

I have an 83 Chevy Silverado with a 6.2 diesel engine for sale. I have had it for several years and just use it around my place. I would say it is in...

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Today, 07:36

trower replied to a thread 1986 6.2l Electric fuel pump in 6.2L Diesel - Tech Support - Troubleshooting - Performance

I bypassed the mechanical pump with a steel braided line with threaded fittings. My brother did the same swap and left the mechanical pump in line. ...

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Yesterday, 15:34

DmaxMaverick replied to a thread 1986 6.2l Electric fuel pump in 6.2L Diesel - Tech Support - Troubleshooting - Performance

Welcome to the Forums! Thanks for the info. Quality parts are often hard to come by, but OEM quality fuel lift pumps are still available, some...

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11-02-2025, 10:42

David1062 replied to a thread How do you all get 6.2s to 300K miles? in 6.2L Diesel - Tech Support - Troubleshooting - Performance

I have been a member here off and on since Jim started it. Ive owned 6.2's and 6.5's continuously since 1984. It began with me buying 1.5 ton...

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11-01-2025, 17:30

DmaxMaverick replied to a thread Puzzling problem with Mercedes OM651 in General Diesel

You mean like something 1960's or earlier? The problem is the mandates and the nature of the concept. We still don't have the technology to do it...

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11-01-2025, 14:09

JohnC replied to a thread Puzzling problem with Mercedes OM651 in General Diesel

Had I known that would happen I probably would have bought something different.

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10-31-2025, 15:45

DmaxMaverick replied to a thread Puzzling problem with Mercedes OM651 in General Diesel

It was hashed out decades ago: EGR is a ecological and economical net loss. From the adaptation and control engineering, materials, component...

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10-31-2025, 11:18

JohnC replied to a thread Puzzling problem with Mercedes OM651 in General Diesel

I need EGR almost as much as I need that stupid throttle plate! The EGR cooler and the plastic intake manifold were all clogged up with carbon. ...

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10-31-2025, 08:39

DmaxMaverick replied to a thread Puzzling problem with Mercedes OM651 in General Diesel

Propane or butane. Starting fluid/ether can pool then ignite explosively, especially on a hot engine, and may also trigger the knock sensor, if it...

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10-31-2025, 07:07

a5150nut replied to a thread Puzzling problem with Mercedes OM651 in General Diesel

Maybe a short shot of starting fluid. Who's going to ride the fender to check under deceleration?

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