That all depends on which 117 you have. The 4.5's allow timing adjustment via the distributor, the 5.0's and 5.6's do not. A little more info on your specific model would be helpful.

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'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

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