OK, so I haven't yet decided on whether I'm going to attempt the valve
adjustment on my 83' 300D myself or hope I can find someone who knows
what they're doing. If I decide to go that route, it sounds further
complicated since from what I recall the engine is supposed to be cold
as in "let to sit overnight".
Either way, I know it's been discussed before, but I can't seem to find
the references. Where's the best/cheapest place to get the valve
adjustment tools? Or wouldn't I really need them? I didn't see them
listed at buymbparts. I think I saw a set on ebay but for $100. I was
thinking someone said you could get them for more like $50...
Also on the subject of tools... How important is the glow plug reamer,
and what's the best place to get one?
And I keep hearing about the timing chain stretch. If I do the valves
myself, is it quite easy to measure the stretch at that time? Or do I
still need to dig deeper or disconnect the chain or some such thing to
measure it?
And I got a couple cans of diesel purge. Is this best done at idle, or
should I try to rig it up so I can drive around with it?
And on the same lines, does it make much difference what order I do the
valve adjustment/diesel purge?
Thanks!
Levi
Might be getting time to wake the 83' 300D from it's winter slumber...
