Otto, Well, that is certainly the definitive test... thanks for reporting it... that will shut down the need for any more oil discussions ....
I always used Castrol in my motorcycles....and I found out that the local Toyota dealer used that when changing oil on customer's cars... decades ago...our Toyota's were amazing for longevity.... 300k miles plus on a four cylinder gas engine... super...

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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

I used the nuclear option to re-hijack my hijacked thread. I'm fine with people discussing whatever. I received some good answers and found suitable washers. For people doing a search on AC in the future, this thread might be a little difficult to sort through.

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'81 300SD

nah, I'll move the coil conversation to the ac thread to better focus on the original topic.

glad you got hooked up!

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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!