how hard is it too adjust valves on an 85 300d
i drive a vw beetle too so i am used to adjusting valves
how do you adjust valves in a mercedes
also what is a diesel purge?

It's not hard at all. Check the DIY links under "resources"at the top of th page, and a search of this form.

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1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

There's nothing in the DIY section on valve adjustment.

The valve adjustment is probably the easiest thing to do but it needs some preperation.
Take pictures of the valve cover & linkeages before taking them apart. They will come in handy later.
Get yourself a new valve cover gasket.
Get 2 14mm wrench's. You can use regular wwrench's but the bent ones are easier. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=180280&highlight=valve+adjustment
Get feeler gauges. The gap should be on a sticker under the hood or check the Haynes manual.
Put numbers 1 - 5 on a sheet of paper with I & E for each one.
Crank the engine around clockwise with a 27mm wrench ON THE CRANK BOLT. Some people use the power steering bolt. Don't do that if you ever expect to get it off again.
You do not have to do them in order. Do the ones that come around pointing up as you crank around.

You adjust them by loosening the top locking not and adjusting the bottom nut to loosen or tighten the valve. Adjust to where you have resistence without clamping on the feeler gauge. Tighten locking nut & check gap. Repeat as necessary.

Diesel Purge is using a product like Lubro Moly or Seafoam to clean the head.
You put the fuel intake into the product and burn it as you would diesel fuel. Don't forget to put the fuel return line into the solution too.

Danny

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Oh Contrare......http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=107729;)

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84 300SD 350K+ miles ( Blue Belle )

Nice description, but actually the bottom nut is the locking nut, and the top is the adjustment... same effect, just not technically correct.

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I used something like this instead of trying to crank it around manually or with the key:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009XQUKW

Worked really well. Got it at PepBoys for about $15.

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That`s great to use, but better wire the linkage so the engine doesn`t start.

I usually just use a wrench to turn the engine. so one time I decided to bump it over using the terminal on the R/F fender using needle nose.

Suddenly the engine comes to life . OH &%@% how do I get this thing shut off ???? panic sets in, oil is squirting and running down the head. .

So pull up on the linkage at the IP, kill engine, grab rags to soak up the oil.

OOOOK, won`t be doing that dumb move again.

Now Iam back to using a wrench to turn the engine. still gun shy about it starting though. I suppose there could be a possibility of the engine starting if it is warm, and good compression turning it by hand.



So bottom line, tie the linkage so it won`t start.

Charlie

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2) Even less power
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Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

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Rotate the engine by hand, much safer and much more precise.

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I agree. No need to make things more complicated than they need to be.

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Well, wheeeere were you guys in the thread I got the idea from?! LOL!

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Charlie, I know you have a rebuilt and that's why it started. My 120k engine did this too with only a slight tap on the starter! Luckily, it shut itself off because of the vacuum on the shut off valve. I usually just put a large wrench on the PS pulley and that works fine if your belts nice and tight

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does the engine have to be stone cold

Yes, if you want to use the cold gap specs.

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1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine