autolite=ick, Bosch or Beru glowplugs are the only acceptable glow plugs for a Mercedes diesel.

4 degrees of stretch is not to bad, i don't think that should cause an issue. However you need to check injection pump timing. It must be retarded since your chain is slightly stretched.

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

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