Re: [MBZ] valve stem seals on 617

2010-11-12 Thread Dieselhead
yes, what Peter said. And only use MB seals. Rusty, (Alias Q) can get them for you at a good price. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change d

Re: [MBZ] valve stem seals on 617

2010-11-12 Thread Peter Frederick
As much or as little a PITA as any engine. Easiest thing to do is rotate the engine so that each cylinder in turn is at TDC with the cam followers out. You can then unscrew the tappets and replace the seals. You will, of course, have to adjust the valves after you are done. Not all that

[MBZ] valve stem seals on 617

2010-11-12 Thread glenn brown
Has anyone on the list replaced valve stem seals on a 617 ('85 300TD)? How difficult a job is this? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list a