Thanks for putting extra light into there for the pictures...that really helps...

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1980 240d ,

chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/10414-help-i-need-check-stretch.html

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

That's glowing awesomeness...

Do you see any structural deficiencies? There are like oil cooler lines, that if broken, will pump all your oil out in the street right above this assembly. That's bad... Would make a mighty racket but would probably just start slinging belts or not staying tight before destroying the entire car.

It's hard for me to even stop and take pictures when I'm into something.

So Jim, how is it looking to a real engineer? I guess it'll depend on how I fasten it to that lug?

I'm going to have a pretty good load on two 10mm bolts but one is kind of a shearing load. It's like a big hinge... I may use an 8mm through the remaining lug with a bushing in the hole. It's a pretty big bore through that one.

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1980 300SD
1980 300SD

1. That is what you claim.
2 What am I ? Chopped Liver ?
3. Be sure to use Automotive Grade Bolts...

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1980 240d ,

chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

lol, I never knew it Greg.

Good point about the fasteners. I'd go so far as to say go with grade 8 fasteners.

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