sounds good. easy is what I want when I'm trying to maintain the timing! even if it takes longer to get to that step.
whats a good link or tutorial on checking the timing by the way? is the method of measuring the stretch kind of a good way to do it (make sure its 1-2 degrees from zero?)
thanks

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'82 240D 224K miles manual transmission
mods: wooden 4by4 bumper, EGR delete and older EX manifold without EGR port, glass pack muffler (cheapest replacement muffler), rebuilt bosch injectors with Monark nozzles

working on: aux electric fuel pump, coolant/fuel heat exchanger/filter head, afterglow, low oil pressure buzzer/LED