Hi,

I need to do a valve adjustment, and need a set of feeler gauges. I read in the archives that some sheap feelers can be way off, and I am worried about this.

What brand of feeler gauges should I buy? I dont have a measuring device to ensure that theyre right, so they need to be right, period.

What is the part number for the MB feelers?

What feeler sizes will I need to do an 83 300D turbo correctly? If I use the 'go-nogo' method, I assume all I do is instead of buying one feeler that is the correct size, I instead get on that is marginally smaller and one that is marginally larger?

Also, for reference, sould someone post the part number for the hazet top wrench (not the bent one, but the wrench for loosening stuck nuts, etc.).

Thanks


JMH

P.S. In measuring them cold, is it really, the colder the better, or cn it be too cold. i.e. if I wait a week or two until it is in the 30s all the time, is this better than now when the temp varies from 30-50+?

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