No problem Nate!

Meanwhile, I have the first cylinder done. I'm a little shaky regarding how far to push these seals down... I was able to do the first two with a firm press of my fingers.


I also nearly made a major mistake confusing cylinder number with firing order.
I had cylinder one at TDC and then began loosening nuts on cylinder three (firing order four). Fortunately, I was dubious enough and kept needle-nose pliers on the valve the entire time. Once I realized it couldn't reach the cylinder, I put a retaining nut back on.

Concurrently, I have a brisket smoking. I imagine both will be done by the time I am.

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1981 240D 4sp manual. Ivory White.