[IOU1]

Ok you can say I’m a new-B to Mercedes, I just bought a 1987 300D 6 cylinders diesel engine with 210,000 miles and I paid $450.00 for it. Now the problems that I see are oil coming out of the tail pipe like dripping and a lot of blue smoke. Could this be something to do with the crankcase breather system or something worse like a blow head? She still starts right up and I don’t hear any major knocking sounds but the engine dose shake. Any advise is greatly appreciated thanks in advance.

 

[pmount]

Shaking is probably due to motor mounts. Blue smoke and oil problem is probably cracked head; a common problem on that engine. Checking the part number of the head will tell you if it has been replaced. Use search.

It's probably whay you got it for that price; but could still be a great car.

I just spent alot of money on a gas '94 wagon but I like the car and hope to keep rolling up the miles.

Check it all over and decide what your pain level is. If you are new to MB, you might not be hooked yet!

 

[IOU1]

I checked the head and it's a 603-016-20-01 so it looks like it has be replaced.
I found this (When the turbo seals go bad, the engine won't smoke on startup. The oil pools in the outlet of the turbo and it's just waiting for you to open the rack and send a dollop of air to the cylinders. Then the oil will immediately be seen in the exhaust) Could it be the turbo or the oil catch can? What can I check for? Please help

 

[drgreenthumb]

I am not familiar with that engine. Go here, there are a lot of diesel heads:

MercedesShop - Mercedes Benz Parts and Technical Information

go into shop forum, then diesel discussion

 

[IOU1]

I still lost on this can anyone help me

 

[Locry]

yep... most probably the turbo seals. if it's a head issue you'd be experiencing more than just hard starting. check your turbo