Quote:
Originally Posted by carneades
But this leads to puzzle #2: why does neither the FSM, nor any tutorial I've read about valve stem seal replacement or rocker arm removal advise caution regarding this? Instead they all say just to put the damn bolts back in and torque to spec.
|
Over approximately 25 years of routinely using Mercedes-Benz FSMs on W123-617s, I have discovered an abundance of instances where said FSMs leave out plenty of relevant information (in my view). Why? I have no idea.
Quote:
Originally Posted by vwnate1
This replacement bolt gives me the creeps, I'd rather source the correct one be it new or used.
|
As a matter of personal judgment and choice, I routinely replace relevant bolts on said W123-617s with replacements from M-B. A small price to pay to sleep better at night and stay calmer by day. Your mileage, as the phrase goes, may vary.