just an update, timing chain stretch was minimal, lined up at 3degrees atdc, injection pump timing was spot on -- the valve adjustment that the po recently paid for was off on the intake, was at .15mm, or a slight bit more on all 4 intakes, as if the shop had intentionally set to .15 -- can't believe that would have much impact on performance, but haven't driven it since this work, so we'll see -- once again, this just looks like a 240d with only 139k on it, except for the lack of power -- i have to use this for a couple weeks, while i do the clutch m.c. on the 81, but then will examine the injectors and do the compression test

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78 240d: Mona
81 240D: Lola
77 toyota chinook: Carlito
93 chevy k1500: Cowboy