This is a good thread to read through, but here is a Post from the thread showing how to go about pulling the pin.

9 degrees of chain stretch

Click on the upper right to get into the thread.


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

Threre are three obscure bolts around the front of the head, one or two inside the cam chain opening and one outside near the injection pump attachment to the head. It won't come off without removing all the bolts....you don't want to get a big prybar and break something.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Thanks! I saw those two bolts inside the cam chain opening. I would have certainly missed them if they weren't pointed out.

Herb

This really helps me.

The only thing is that I need an extender for the 12MM head bolts because the current 12 point wrench that I have interferes with one of the cylinder head roker towers.

Where does the group get one of these extened reach 12 point bolts?

Picture would help..

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

[QUOTE=airfoill;3202307]This really helps me.

The only thing is that I need an extender for the 12MM head bolts because the current 12 point wrench that I have interferes with one of the cylinder head roker towers.

Where does the group get one of these extened reach 12 point bolts?[/QUOT

This will work.

Stahlwille , 3261412 SF3054X-M12 1/2" Drive Long XZN Screwdriver Socket 12mm

Snapon more $. I'm sure others make one also.

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85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 161K now
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked

The $45 Mercedes tool has fits perfectly, fyi Most I've ever spent on a socket, but I was grinning like an idiot as I easily hit all 21 bolts with no slip

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$60 OM617 Blank Exhaust Flanges
$110 OM606 Blank Exhaust Flanges
No merc at the moment

I have the Stahlwille one and it also fit perfectly. I pulled a 240 head with no issues. Do not be tempted into grinding those short fat XZN bits to fit the cam tower bolts. It will likely not end up well.

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85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 161K now
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked