So I did the first valve job today. Not overly hard. Once I got the hand of it things went super quick. I did have a third hand doing the feeler. I also did a booboo. Turned it over using camshaft bolt. No harm done thank god. What bolt am I supposed to turn it over with other wise?

The car runs SOOOO much better now. Cranked over real easy and so much less smoke. There is still a fair amount but it was nothing like before. I still have an idle issue until its warm but I'm fairly certain its a fuel delivery problem. Probably the tank screen. I have air in the lines and I'm not quite sure where its coming from. I tightened everything down pre primary fuel filter and it appears to still allow air inside. Going to replace the hose next (and blow out the screen by swapping the lines) when I run to the gas station for a fill up in a little bit. Fun Fun.

Thanks to DG for the pictorial. I found that using a needle nose plier to hold the spring did wonders. Also doing all intake first then exhaust made things go quicker.

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#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
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84 Mercedes 300D 148k........SOLD
85 Mercedes 300TD 386k and holding some one elses project

Crank bolt.. If you want to have a working power steering pump.

I prefer to use a "bump" starter available at most auto part stores, around $15.00. Also used to "pop" on belts. However, the P/S will work, as noted. I hear.

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Just too clarify....a "valve job" is taking the valves out for grinding along with the seats. You did a "valve adjustment" Hopefully you wont need a "valve job" for a while.

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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K
1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild
1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K
1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor
2014 Kubota L3800 tractor
1964 VW bug

"Lifes too short to drive a boring car"

I wish that were true. The adjustment was phase 1. 332k miles and anything that can wear is to worn. Did the bearings today and valve adjustment. Brake booster is shot as well I think. Can't pull a vacuum on it with the mighty vac.

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1995 E300 Weiss
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#1991 300D Nearly Perfect
#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
OBK #42

Well if you need a "valve job" its really not that hard, the trick is getting your hands on the "tool" and someone to help you along with the first valve and seat.
the only parts might only amount to seals, $10+- A mechanic friend of mine did that for me.

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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K
1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild
1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K
1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor
2014 Kubota L3800 tractor
1964 VW bug

"Lifes too short to drive a boring car"