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Originally Posted by DieselJim
Lots of good tips here. Thank ali. I read timing gear and thought maybe it was the one on the IP since it has to be changed for a possible refit with the newer sealed design I have seen talked about in other posts.
The car at times seems to want to wiggle back and forth. I don't know if that is old/badly needed replacing tires, ball joints, tie rods, drag link or a combination of these? Not quite as good a condition as I hoped but I still think its going to be ok.
I don't suppose an OBDII scanner will tell me which glowplug is bad? Can I get to the glow plugs to diagnose them without removing the intake manifold especially with my big hands.
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No. I doubt an OBD2 will tell you a glow plug is bad. I never even tried because I tested the plugs myself always. My theory would be that the OBD2 scanner would only work if it is throwing a check engine code with the CEL light. Not the glow plug light on the dash.
Check your alignment. Being it was driven a lot constantly it could be out of alignment. BTW if you do get an alignment, take it to the dealer. They have the correct equipment and knowledge of how to get it spot on. I am privileged with a great break at the dealer because my old man was a tech there for 3 decades, but if I don't do my own alignment at the time I still take it there knowing I won't have to return or have a mistake made.
My best advice regarding the suspension is:
Get it on a lift and inspect it yourself eye to eye. Get under it because I can tell you my diesel doesn't ride like the W210 suspension I rebuilt awhile ago on a 99 E320. I have 160K miles on the clock so once 175K rolls around I will do a front end rebuild.