valve adjustment and ?

[andy]

It's time for a valve adjustment. I will be taking it to the local indie shop for this service. What else should I have them check? I'm going to be moving soon. I'll be driving my car about 1700 miles and I'll be SOL if something fails along the way or when I arive at my new destination. I know all the basics like filters,glow plugs, oil, trans fluid, ect. Is there something else I should have them check? How about the injection timing? Thanks for any advise, andy

[Zoonhollis]

As long as the valve cover is off, it's wise to check tension in the timing chain, as well as any wear on the rails.

[diesel don]

Hey Zoon....

I have your same car with the same miles. Just bought it though. What is the general rule of thumb on checking timing chains?

[Zoonhollis]

Don,

Here is a quote from Benzmac:

"...you could check by lining up the marks on the cam by turning the crank clockwise then reading the degree marks on the crank."

I think the rule of thumb for replacement is about 3 or 4 degrees...some say 5 degrees. If you do a search, and put in "timing chain" as the subject, you'll be rewarded with a host of good info.