Re: [MBZ] Valve cover bolts torque setting?

2008-02-06 Thread Loren Faeth
I don't recall the factory spec, as I have not looked at it for probably 30 years, but they should be snug, in the range of 20-25 ft-lb. An old German at the Deutz Diesel school I went to said that if you wrap your thumb around the rachet while holding the handle with your fingers, you will ge

[MBZ] Valve cover bolts torque setting?

2008-02-06 Thread Glenn Brown
Can someone provide the tightening torque setting for the valve cover bolts for my '84 300D? TIA G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To U