When I did mine the first time, that`s the way I did them, seemed to be a logical way to to it. the engine ran ok, didn`t notice any out of the ordinary. then it hit me later on, "you dip sh17" one of those DUHHHH moments I get every now and then.

when I first remove the valve cover, I run a rag around the head to wipe up any oil along the edge. I also reuse the VC gasket as long as I can, doesn`t leak so why spend the money? Iam a cheap old bast___.

The hardest part is removing and replacing the cover, if there is anything it will hang up on it will, and the gasket, always stays on until the last moment. Iam sure someone will say, "seee, this is why you replace them".

first time to do the MB I was a little nervous about it. done lots of other valve adjustments. but the MB was just different. now it is a piece of cake.

clean off the pipe that runs along the cam shaft, and mark it with a felt marker with "I" and "E" for intake and exhaust next to each valve, or use red or blue paint spot for easy identification.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Good points, I just use DieselGiants print out sheet to keep me organized on which valve intake/exhaust and mark off as I turn the ps nut

A simpler approach would involve noting whether the valve is adjacent to an intake port or an exhaust port. No paint required.