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Old 03-28-2009, 01:59 AM
JonL JonL is offline
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Originally Posted by cliffmac View Post
Here's what I'd do (and I have) with this one. I'd forget about overthinking the thing and do the very basic tune-up things....plugs, cap and rotor. Go from there....that's what I'd do.....I just did this with my first Mercedes Benz last year so I have a little bit of experience, not alot, but a little...good luck
Actually, that is very sage advice. I'd also add valve adjustment, COMPRESSION TEST, check for vacuum leaks, exhaust leaks, etc. Check cam timing/chain stretch. Ignition timing is implied in your post... include centrifugal and vacuum advance function.
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