Yes - you can do it with the radiator in place - but it's a lot easier with the shroud un-bolted, and perhaps the fan removed (can't remember). The only gotcha I ran into was that sinking feeling when it feels like the threads are stripping when torquing the big bolt through the tensioning arm into the timing cover. I recommend cleaning the threads thoroughly, and applying blue locktite - stop if you feel it's starting to strip. Marshall and others have managed to torque it to the recommended value (can't remember that either), but mine felt to soft before I got there, and I chickened out. Both seem to be holding fine - 3 years on the SDL and 1 on the 300D 2.5.
On 10/20/06, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
So, I started on the tensioner pulley R&R last night, but ended up spending more than an hour looking for my 10mm socket. So, I'm going to ask for the collective knowledge of the list on tensioner pulley R&R for the OM 603. What are the gotchas? Can this be done with the radiator in place? TIA all. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '87 300SDL (270,491 mi) head case? '83 300SD (241 kmi) '82 300CD (162 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR engine work _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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