You're all waayyy way off.

we all know Jesus would sacrifice his very own soul to keep his diesel MB on the road... errr path.

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Doctor? I'm no Doctor - and I don't play one on TV either. No PHDs here - just a basic B.S. in engineering.

Are you guys saying that by the time you have the lock nuts and caps off of the valve stems that the springs aren't under any compression, hence no need for the overhead spring compressor? Are the valve stems really that long?

I admit never having used the spring compressor on an MB - though I've used it on a BMW, a Porsche, a few Japanese engines, and a couple of American engines. I just assumed that the springs would be under enough compression to require the tool.

But then I've never disassembled a setup quite like the one on these MBs before. Weirdest looking setup I've ever seen...

Good to know the compressor isn't needed - that definitely simplifies things. In that case I'd definitely replace the seals and check the guides while the engine is out on the stand.

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1984 300 Coupe TurboDiesel
Silver blue paint over navy blue interior
2nd owner & 2nd engine in an otherwise
99% original unmolested car
~210k miles on the clock

1986 Ford F250 4x4 Supercab
Charcoal & blue two tone paint over burgundy interior
Banks turbo, DRW, ZF-5 & SMF conversion
152k on the clock - actual mileage unknown

Yea, that's right. You just need a little pressure on top to get the nuts back on, IIRC.

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1982 300CD Petrol/Black Leather

Has anyone done valve stem seals lately? I have removed old ones from dead engine and they are very hard /plastic. Seals I have done before were much softer. Are the seals soft when new and can they be put on the guides without any special tools?

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Now.. where the HE11 am I gonna do this!?

anyone with creative insight on where to find shopspace?

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valve stem seals, oil lines, and oil pump housing AT LEAST! those are SO EASY TO DO OUT OF THE CAR! a total BI@$ inside the car.

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Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?

As long as they would add one additional commandment for you to keep thy religion to thyself.
George Carlin (Wonder where he is now..)

1981 240d (engine donor 1983 240d) recently rebuilt engine hurray! - No more.. fought a tree and the tree won.

pearl black 1983 240d 4speed (Converted!@$$%) atleast the tranny was rebuilt.