SB--no big difference so far that I can tell. Car was driving pretty good before I did this.
I think it might be smoking a little less. Need to have my wife follow me to check.
When I was finishing up realized I had cracked the little radiator fitting that goes to the expansion tank.
Glad I caught that before driving it! Fixed it using the tire valve stem trick others have used.
Been for a few short drives and it is holding up well.

Air & Road, thanks for the info on using ball peen hammers. Someone over on
Benzworld also says that is a perfectly legit way to go.

Appreciate everyone's input on this little project.

Jeff

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1984 300SD 300,000 miles--two tank WVO setup
2.88 diff & 500SEL anti-squat rear end