Valve adjustment OM615, 616, 617 FYI.

[whunter]

Needed every 15000 miles.

FYI: for new members.

It is important, especially for winter starting!!!

If you DIY, do NOT mix up intake and exhaust valve positions while adjusting.
A hand drawn check box diagram to document each valve, intake and exhaust position, will save much confusion and effort.

You will need the MB valve wrench set...

Anyone willing to post an example of engine performance change bad too good adjustment or your mistakes will be appreciated.

Thank you.

EDIT:
Some links that are on topic.
Easy valve adjustment
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?p=520767

valve adjusting wrenches
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?p=898312

Adjusting valves on 617 ?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?p=218991

Valve Adjust Tools
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?p=165053

Valve Wrenches?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?p=859756

Pictorial - Make valve adjustment wrenches
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?t=197597

Just adjusted the valves on my 300SD
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...d.php?p=384606


:EDIT 2:
Members requested the following data and attached pictures be added to post #1 for easy access.


Text for those who want it.

Valve 1: (Exhaust) Should be .35 mm

Valve 2: (Intake) Should be .15mm

Valve 3: (Intake) Should be .15 mm

Valve 4: (Exhaust) Should be .35 mm

Valve 5: (Exhaust) Should be .35 mm

Valve 6: (Intake) Should be .15 mm

Valve 7: (Intake) Should be .15 mm

Valve 8: (Exhaust) Should be .35 mm

Valve 9: (Exhaust) Should be .35 mm

Valve 10: (Intake) Should be .15 mm