That is one thing I have not done. So that could be my issue? I have never done a valve job and so it looks a little intimidating, but hey if its needed, then ill figure it out lol.

Did you put lighter oil in for winter?

The valve adjustment will definitely help those symptoms, but if your oil is extra thick from the cold, it can act that way too due to low compression.

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A valve adjustment is probably needed if you haven't done one yet.

I had a 240D that would do somewhat the same thing. A smokey, rough startup and then it would clear up within a mile of driving. Sometimes it wouldn't do it though. I thought it was probably an injector that leaked diesel down into the cylinder when the engine stopped. A little bit embarassing on startup but the car ran great and gave good mileage once warmed up.

Well. Until it threw a rod.

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I had one as well, until it puked the crank shaft out, just a bit tho.

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yep, and if it hasn't been done in some time it SHOULD be done, irregardless of your symptoms.

It's really not that hard of job either. I'd personally suggest bending your own wrenches to make things easier and buying a new gasket for the job.

It might have taken me a couple of hours the first time....just cause I'm slow and quadruple checked the clearances.....but take your time and have fun.

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