Is the black IP shutoff valve on 606 outdated?

[biopete]

I have intake off on 1995 E300 D 606 and replaced glow plugs. Looking at what else to replace while i'm under there. Already did delivery valves a year ago. Car has 200,000 plus miles on it.

I see the shutoff valve is black and looks original but don't know. The ones they sell now are white. I'm wondering if i should replace that one with a newer looking white one from my parts car ? Or is the black one better ?


I already did the delivery valves . Want to do fuel pump seals i can reach.

Thanks.