Evan,
You're the man. Thanks a bunch for posting this info. It has definitely helped me.
Any chance you have the timing chain tools needed for the procedure? I'm willing to pay to rent them.
Again, thanks for your help with the procedure.

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Ed
-1984 Mercedes 190D 2.2 5-speed gray market(bought@30,000 miles) (Sold back to original owner@170,000 miles)
-1999 Mercedes E300DT (245,000 miles)
-1999 Mercedes S500 Grand Edition (80,000 miles)