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04-08-2005, 10:18 PM
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Wow does adjusting valves make a huge difference!
I finally got around to adjusting the valves on the 84 300 D. I have put over 10k miles on her myself. I have every service record and dont see a valve adjustment entry. Well the car has always been fast but did not idle worth a puke when cold. Never much smoke and always started.
When I did the valves they were tighter than a old Banker. After adjusting, the car started right up and idled so smooth I almost fainted. It was Cadillac smooth. WOW  I never knew the old 5 cylinder could do it. It is nice not to stop at a light and feel like you are in a paint mixer.So get out there and adjust those valves.
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1981 300D 147k 1998 VW Jetta Tdi 320k 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 141k 1979 300D 234k (sold) 1984 300D "Astor" 262k(sold) Mercedes How-To and Repair Pictorials I love the smell of diesel smoke in my hair 
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