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10-20-2014, 01:49 AM
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what's a valve adjustment usually run?
Sitting on a fence, just did a "first time in a long time" valve adjustment on a good friends car that they just recently got. Was offered more than I know I won't accept. Took me all of three super fun hours, but again, it's a good friend. I look at it as practice since I have the same setup, I was thinking of handing back half of whatever gets handed my way.
 Went from a turd to woah! EDIT: oh yeah, it's a 84 300d with a 617. all ten valves tighter than a mofo....... Last edited by lovinthedeez; 10-20-2014 at 02:14 AM. 
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10-20-2014, 06:25 AM
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Sounds like your good friend was quite appreciative of your effort, and you being the good friend are a little uncomfortable in accepting his generosity. Being the good friend, I'm sure you'll find a way to give it back.
Good for both of you and Best to you! Mike
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10-20-2014, 06:26 AM
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I usually do them for free on friend's cars.
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10-20-2014, 07:21 AM
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Besides the whole friends favor thing, that can be tricky.
I've paid $100 for a valve adjustment.
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10-20-2014, 07:51 AM
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If all valves were tight, yu need to readjust them in 500 miles...
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 560SL convertible 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!  1987 300TD 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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10-20-2014, 08:14 AM
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Beer and a (steak?) dinner, the only thing a friend should pay.
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http://superturbodiesel.com/images/sig.04.10.jpg 1995 E420 Schwarz 1995 E300 Weiss #1987 300D Sturmmachine #1991 300D Nearly Perfect #1994 E320 Cabriolet #1995 E320 Touring #1985 300D Sedan OBK #42
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#7
10-20-2014, 09:40 AM
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When someone gives a gift as in you gave your friend a valve adjustment, the proper response is "thank you". To do otherwise takes away your friends benefit of giving a present.
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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.
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#8
10-20-2014, 09:55 AM
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If he insists on paying you something buy a tool you can share with him that would further strengthen your bond and you'll have future fun.
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10-20-2014, 11:42 AM
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thanks for serious replies all. I barely ever charge people for work, which I do lots of, because usually I make them learn how to do it themself should they ever feel like attempting it in the future. It's a little complicated, though, with this one. Told her just to take me out to lunch sometime......
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10-20-2014, 11:48 AM
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Quote:
'nuff said.
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Allen Kroliczek Oak Grove Autosport | Oak Grove Autosport 01 G500, 82 300TD, quite a few more.....
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10-20-2014, 11:50 AM
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Quote:
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 560SL convertible 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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10-20-2014, 12:31 PM
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$200 is what i was recently quoted by an indy i trust, and that includes probably full retail for the gasket. i think he was going on the high end in case there were troublesome valves, and i can see him charging $150 in the end.
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#13
10-20-2014, 02:13 PM
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Women don't wrench. That's what guys are for. As for price...one way to look at it is even free stuff has a cost. Perhaps some ground rules are being set?
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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.
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#14
10-20-2014, 02:41 PM
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Just to throw a number in, my indy charged us $100 last time around. I hate doing valve adjustments.
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Cruise Control not working? Send me PM or email (jamesdean59@gmail.com). I might be able to help out. Check here for compatibility, diagnostics, and availability! (4/11/2020: Hi Everyone! I am still taking orders and replying to emails/PMs/etc, I appreciate your patience in these crazy times. Stay safe and healthy!) 82 300SD 145k 89 420SEL 210k 89 560SEL 118k 90 300SE 262k RIP 5/25/2010 90 560SEL 154k 91 300D 2.5 Turbo. 241k 93 190E 3.0 235k 93 300E 195k
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#15
10-20-2014, 02:51 PM
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Most reputable shops
charge 1 hour plus gasket for an OM617.
As an amateur I would not charge a friend at all. If you are a pro mechanic it may be a different story.
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