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Old 10-01-2011, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by wbain5280 View Post
Please be aware that the valve adjusters must turn at or above a certain torque. If the torque is too low the adjuster must be replaced.

Also, modern oil does not contain ZDDP which our older engines need. Many articles have been written about this additive, including The Star magazine from MBCA. Buy some and add it at every oil change or use a diesel specific oil which still has ZDDP. ZDDP breaks down catalytic converters.

Thanks. I adjusted the valves, and tried to stake the the adjuster but it moved on me again. SO I suppose new adjusters is the only solution.
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