Sprinter 2500 V6-3.0L DSL Turbo (2008)
Intake Manifold: Description and Operation
Actuator-Swirl Valve
DESCRIPTION
The intake manifolds feature swirl intake ports to reduce particulates at low engine speeds. Each cylinder incorporates one swirl port and one charge
port. The swirl ports can be closed by the swirl valves. The valves are connected together via a linkage which is operated by the swirl valve actuator.
The swirl valves are normally open by spring tension. The spring is integral with the swirl valve actuator. In the lower engine speed and load range, the
swirl valves are closed by the swirl valve actuator. The entire air mass flows through the charge ports only, which results in greater swirling. The
increased swirling produces uniform combustion for better engine performance and reduction of particulates. As rotational speed and load increases, the
swirl valves open, so that optimal swirling and the required air mass are provided for the current operating conditions.
The linkage between the swirl valve actuator and the intake manifold has two different style clips. The square clip (1) is a two piece design, and the
round clip (2) is a one piece design.
