newr,

Way to go. All the best with the installation and start up!

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Anders

1995 E300
2015 VW TDI Sportwagen 15K
1977 240D (197K)
2002 Subaru Legacy L Wagon (115k) (Wife's)
Gone but not forgotten:
2005 Buick LeSabre
1998 C230
1984 300D
1983 240D
1981 300SD
1974 240D
1974 Fiat 124 Spider
1968 Triumph TR250

Let us know how it goes, record an Mpeg clip so we can all hear it

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Ron
2015 Porsche Cayman - Elizabeth
2011 Porsche Cayman - Bond,James Bond
Sadly MERCEDESLESS - ALways LOOKING !
99 E320 THE Queen Mary - SOLD
62 220b - Dolly - Finally my Finny! Sadly SOLD
72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD
16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR
19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels
14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green
84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD
71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD
73 280 - W114 "Organspende" Rest in Peace
81 380 SL - Rest in Peace

It was a success!!! I am so happy. Well, there are still some fine tunning to do but overall, it's running again. . I think you can tell there is a BIG grin on my face right now..

The car started with only one try!!! I can't be happier. I had done many other things, but this is the first big project that I have ever taken. I spent weekends and after work hours working on this car for the last 2 months. It was a great opportunity to learn!!!.

I have driven the car for the last 2 days and put almost 200 miles on it. There is no oil or coolant leak.. . I have not had much time to get to try everything but so far, everything seems to work except the AC which will need freon later. The 420SEL is lighter and feel lighter when drive comparing to the 560SEL. THe handling also seems better. However, it does not have the power and TORQUE comparing to the 560. The ride is very smooth. I will save the comparison later for those who are interested.

Final Cost is $1,643.45 for all parts and heads rebuilt. SWEAT not included

Anyway, there are 3 issues I am having right now which were not there before.

1) rough idle or engine shakes at idle which I think I've figured it out. There is a leak at the throttle body opening where it meets the air duct housing. When I spray some brake/cab cleaner, it stops and the engine smooths out which indicates a leak. The shaking is less when I put it in D and completely disappear when I step on the gas and drive. I have ordered the air duct housing. The old one is hard as rock for the metal clamp wrap around and tighten it.

2) High idle - It idles at 1000 RPM in Park or Neutral (warm or cold) and does not seem to come down when the engine warms up. It idles at 650-700 when put in Drive. The previous owner said the car did not idle at 1000 RPM when warms up. This is new. I have no idea why it's doing this. I am in the process of searching this site for clues.

3) Hydraulic Lifter noise - There is one lifter (or 2 ) on the driver side making noise at start up and seems to go away when warms up or when step on the gas. I made a mistake by did not lable the order the rocker arms and valve adjust shim (thrust washer) at each cylinder.

Any ideas and comments on how to solve these issues are much appreciated.

Stay tune for pictures.

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1991 420SEL Project Car (Completed and rides beautifully) http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/112321-free-1991-420sel.html
2000 BMW 740IL
2000 Integra Type R - Track Car - SOLD
2005 S2000 - Track Car
06 C230 Sport
89 560SL

sounds like it might be cold idle solenoid.