Leak down test. You don't really need the tester for gross results. Apply compressed air though the glow plug holes, with the valves closed and the piston at TDC or BDC. Listen at the intake exhaust and oil fill for escaping air. Bent valves will be obvious. worn rings a little less so.
Bob Parrish, FL On 12/31/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > yea, I do have another engine I can use if need be, but would rather keep > the euro engine intact. > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 8:48 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 60x with broken chain and cam > > > > So, what's the plan now? I thought you had another engine waiting in > > the wings for that car, or is this yet another project? > > Regardless - just pull the head if you are going to get that engine > > running again. > > > > On Dec 31, 2007 8:11 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > wrote: > >> hmmmm > >> > > > > -- > > OK Don, KD5NRO > > Norman, OK > > "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." > > -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain > > '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager > > _______________________________________ 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
