"If you need to swap the entire device the process is more involved in that the FSM describes removing the IP from the engine, then installing the timing device onto it and then installing both into place together. Of course that requires more work and parts removed to get the IP out". Dang, the project just got a lot more complicated and expensive....!!! If I have to remove the IP+, I think I just exceeded the value of the car in mechanic fees and it is time to put the moneypit out to pasture....dang x2. I will examine the replacement timing device this evening and determine if there is any way possible to only remove/replace the cam portion and not the entire timing device.

Looking at the MB repair manual procedure (07.1-8014, as attached in first thread)....paraphrased, Step #8 - remove timing device, #9 - unscrew plug, #10 - turn IP camshaft and lock, #11 install new timing device, #12 remove lock bolt, #13 put everything back together, #14 - "Test start of delivery with digital tester (07.1-112), set if necessary (07.1-117)" I am now to assume that step #14 basically means you have to re-time the IP no matter what if using this procedure, correct?

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1968 280SL - sold