I'll take your word for it. Bob R.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Luther Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 6:05 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] What Should I Start Amassing? Or by cranking the engine so each cylinder is at TDC when you work on it's valves. Valve stem seals are very sensitive and a pain-staking process, don't ask me how I know.... Luther On Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:50:49 -0600, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Bob, > An engine that smokes after a short idle is an indication the Valve Stem > Seals are bad. There are ways to change them by pressurizing the cylinder > and avoiding removal of the head. At least thats the way it is done on > gassers and I see no reason why a diesel couldn't be done the same way. > > Anyway, that is > Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) > www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts > Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil > PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net > Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs > . > -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine _______________________________________ 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 _______________________________________ 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
