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joshhol · #4 12-01-2002, 02:13 AM

Michael, thanks for the info, it was helpful.
Yeah, the tensioner still worked but the chain had 280,000 on it so I guess it is good insurance. It was a German aftermarket though. Iwis I believe.
The timing is advanced now with the new chain. I want it to be dead on so I guess I should get an offset keyway. And I don't think I want to mix a newer cam in there. I think I'll just do it by the book, but if I could get more power. . .
And, I'll definitely get a compression test done before pulling the head. I don't think it needs a valve job, it starts great dead cold.
Thanks for the heads up on the Turkish parts. I'll stay in Germany thank you very much.
Yes my mechanic works on tons of these diesels. But they really don't seem to be that concerned by my complaints. I'm losing a bit of high esteem that I've held them in.

Ken- I hear you on the cam wear. The rocker will wear however and that is also involved in the setting of valve clearance but that should be equally as worn as the cam lobe so it should compensate in a way??? I don't really know but maybe I should replace the cam to get better breathing.
I could be uptight but I don't think so. I've driven that car for 10 years and know it ran differently before the new chain was put in. The guy didn't set the cam up wrong. I guess what has happened is the new chain advanced the timing and he didn't check that.
So I wish I could do all work myself so I don't have to rely on someone else!!!
Thanks
Josh