Getting ready to submit order for parts:
-oil cooler seal kit from FCP Euro
-seals and gaskets to take care of oil leak from intake tube to turbo inlet
-water pump (preventative, no mention of being replaced in service records)
-thermostat (preventative, peace of mind)
-cabin air filter
-left and right engine air filter

I already have all the tools necessary to do this I believe (with the exception of the Baum tool which I am hoping to borrow from jaybob).

Any other items that fall into the category of “while I am in there?” Was thinking about breather hose, fuel filter maybe??

I am approaching this job as if I am changing the oil cooler seals, but obviously looking for the coolant leak. If I find it before removing 80% of what is needed to do oil cooler seals, fantastic. If not, I will go ahead and change oil cooler seals even though they were done by previous owner.

Also bought a head strap for my iPhone from Amazon today which I am hoping is more comfortable than my GoPro setup so I can video all my steps to have a record of it and reference when needed.

Tomorrow is setup day (print all relevant pages, lay down cardboard on garage floor, all tools on cart, put GL on ramps, etc.).

If time permits (it never does) I may begin removing parts tomorrow.

Again, thanks to all who have voiced their suggestions and opinions and if there is something I am overlooking, please let me know.

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2023 Ram 1500
1987 300TD
2002 ML 320
2001 Chevy Suburban
2006 S430 (gone and trying to forget)
1985 300TD (returned to father)
2007 GL320 CDI (sold to brother)
1995 E320 (sold)
1991 500SL (parted out)
1995 E300D (RIP)
1991 300D (RIP)
1995 E320 Wagon (sold)
1992 300TE (sold)
1988 300CE (sold)
1994 E320 (sold)
1995 E300D (sold)
1978 300D (RIP)
1987 260E (sold)
1992 400E (parted out)
1989 300E (parted out)