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Originally Posted by m5mulli
Ok, that seams simple enough. If my timing chain has stretched say 5 degrees Would using this method change anything? Or would I have to use something like the drip method to compensate for the stretch with would not be accounted for with the lock pin?
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Sort of as you said. The Timing Chain stretching changes the Valve Timing/Camshaft Timing and if the Fuel Injection pump has never been re-timed the Fuel Injection Pump likely has late timing.
As you said you can correct the Fuel Injection Pump timing by re-timing it. But, you Camshaft timing/Valve Timing will remain the same.
I have the Dial Indicator Setup but have never done the 2mm Method. I lined up the marks as you did and there was not enough stretch with that rough check to bother with so I have never checked on it since that time.
I had dial indictor sets previous to Mercedes ownership. You are going to need it if you ever do the rear wheel bearings as labor intensive and needs to be done right the first time.