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jim 56

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w111 cars and other WRD
« on: September 22, 2020, 16:33:44 »
when my car is warm and I check the WRD air is slightly coming into it when the filter is off.When I block it off the idle does not change is this OK or do i have to get it to shut off.M130 engine in a W108 1972.
thanks Jim
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wwheeler

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Re: w111 cars and other WRD
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2020, 19:13:27 »
Mine has a very slight suction when hot. I think is due to wear between the piston and cylinder over time. IMHO, if the idle does not change, it should be fine. That just means the slight suction is not having an effect on the mixture which is good.
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'68 280SE W111 coupe
'60 220SE W128 coupe
'70 Plymouth Roadrunner 440+6

PeterPortugal

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Re: w111 cars and other WRD
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2020, 21:23:37 »
Mine is the same too.
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