What have you done to 1984 Mercedes 190d diesel engine for more MPG?

[bigchelis]

I am going to look at low mileage 1984 190d diesel later today for sale with 5speed.

Other than the usual exterior mods which I look forward to completing and posting here.

What can be done to the engine to Gut it or make it more efficient:
1. make sure all maintenance is up to date
2. Remove the EGR, not sure why but I read this helps???

Any other ones?


Ultimately; a 2600lbs MB that fits 4~5 people with a good size trunk and 35mpg~40mpg sounds too good to be true. I do drive 70~80 miles a day at least, so reliability is key as well.

Best,
bigC

[chefdave]

Hi
probably no turbo on it. 0-60 measited in minutes with a very high 5th gear good for aitobarns but no use on A roads.

[bigchelis]

Yup, non Turbo.

The AC in it doesnt work.
Not sure if these had powersteering and driving a 87 toyota pickup/no PS it doesnt seem like something this light even needs it...IMHO



bigC