You can check chain stretch easily when adjusting the valves (or just
when the valve cover is off). Details in the manual, I have done but
don't remember exactly, I think there are marks on the top cam gear and
you can tell how "off" it is by degrees. if it is less than the spec
then you are good, if not, replace the chain.
--R
On 2/18/15 10:34 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote:
I emailed the seller yesterday to ask some questions. No answer. I am trying
to remember issues to look at on these 123 diesels. Here is what I came up
with so far:
1. Does it start easily in the cold (its very cold in Wichita today)?
2. Does he have any service records?
3. If no records, can he tell me when the valves were adjusted, what other
maintenance has he done.
I figure the other thing I need to do is look it over for rust and general
condition and whether it looks like it has been taken care of or neglected -- I
know this is obvious.
I never had to replace the timing chain on either one of my 123's. But, I had
heard that with proper oil changes and routine valve adjustments, the timing
chains can last much longer. I don't remember what the correlation was
between valve adjustments and the timing chain, but it seems like there was
something.
Don Snook
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Penoff [mailto:d...@penoff.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 6:02 PM
To: Mercedes List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] interesting 123
Nice close up photos.
The VIN doesn't look right, or is it just me?
Dan
On Feb 17, 2015, at 6:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
Yea I saw that one a while back, impressive photo skills. Let us know what it
looks like. I was sort of interested also.
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 17, 2015, at 5:15 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
wrote:
Sorry, I forgot to include link:
https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/4870297534.html
-----Original Message-----
From: Donald Snook [mailto:d...@snooklawllc.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 4:57 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] interesting 123
This looks interesting. Not much in the way of details or pictures. My prior
123 Diesels were 82 and 83. I have never had an 85. Isn't there some weird
stuff about the 85 that is unique. This one is here in Wichita, so I might
look at it.
Don Snook
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