Valve adjustments are not that big of a deal to do.
I use to have VW`s and think they are every 12,000 miles
And my 82 Datsun with the SD-22 Nissan Diesel engine, is every 12,000 mi.

the Datsun and the VW are similar in the adjustments. the mercedes is a little more complicated, but very doable.

The hardest part on the mercedes is getting the valve cover on/off. always
hangs up on something, then the gasket falls off. about the 3rd or 4th time, I win.

Maybe since my timing chain fiasco Iam a little more on edge, checking, and bonding with my baby .

Not that big of deal, just do it.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

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