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Originally Posted by leathermang
If you really want to know the condition of your engine in general... you need to do a compression test and a leak down test.....
If it runs peppy just read up on regular maintenance... like adjusting the valves..and changing your oil properly ( research the hole and o rings on the tube inside the oil filter )..and just enjoy your car.... the 'tea kettle test' is not anywhere in the FActory Shop Manual in any form or fashion....
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X2 leathermang
Jake,
If your car starts easy & runs well with little oil use, just enjoy the drive !!
When people start to tinker for no good reason they risk messing things up in a big way. Nothing you have posted suggests that you have a bad motor. Set the valves & give it an oil change & filter & it will be sweet.
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1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles 
1987 250td 160k miles English import 
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles 
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