Bosch problems

[Fltrplntman@domain.elided]

The problem is not with my Alfa , which by the way, runs great. I just wish 
for more gonads off the line. Its an automatic so the gearing is a bit stiff. 
( 3.15:1 if I'm not mistaken).  The bosch system in question is in my 
Mercedes 190e.  It lopes at idle, chugging a bit of black smoke at idle. When 
your on the throttle it will probably out run my Milano. ( 2.3 L I-4 vs 2.5 L 
V-6 ). Thats neither here nor there. I have already disconnected the cold 
start solenoid. Nothing changed.  I just purchased the car not running.  ( 
the stupid lot boy at the dealership  crossed up the jumper cables and 
shorted out the battery, alternator, and electronic ignition module ).  So I 
offered pennies on the dollar for it and several days later it was mine.  I 
diagnosed the whole electrical system and rebuilt the alternator with another 
Bosch alternator. ( pieces parts and enginuity = alternators)  The alternator 
is putting out 14.5 volts and the battery is new. The spark is blue / white 
and in time.  I noticed that the temp guage is not working. Would this have 
something to do with the running rich at idle? Or could it be the O2 sensor. 
         I know its not Alfa related, but it is Bosch. I have read almost 
every post on the digest for the last 8 months. I know several people know 
these systems like the back of their hands.  Go ahead, FLAME ME!! ( I have 
enough asbestos in my body from working in a steel mill).  I got flameproof 
guchies on anyway. 
Tim Timko
88 Milano Platinum
84 Benz 190e
84 & 86 VW's
97 Civic EX coupe
97 Jeep Cherokee. 
(5 out of 6 with bosch systems)

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