Quick question:

I am getting ready to pull the IP out of my car due to a leaking element and was wondering if it matters if I set the engine timing to the 24 degrees before I pull the IP or can it wait until I reinstall it?

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Marc-André

W115 1975 300D "Geraldine"
W115 1976 300D parts/tutorial car

Watch this YouTube, it explains it all. This is on an OM606 but should be the same principle for your engine.

https://youtu.be/2DHD6UoALto

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The OM 642/722.9 powered family
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2014 ML350 Bluetec (wife's DD)
2013 E350 Bluetec (my DD)

both my kids cars went to junkyard in 2023
2008 ML320 CDI (Older son’s DD) fatal transmission failure, water soaked/fried rear SAM, numerous other issues, just too far gone to save (165k miles)
2008 E320 Bluetec (Younger son's DD) injector failed open and diluted oil with diesel, spun main bearings (240k miles)

1998 E300DT sold to TimFreeh
1987 300TD sold to vstech

You do want to set it where the manual says.

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Jim

OP needs the locking tool. The engine needs to be turned until the tang shows up then lock down the pump. And the engine not disturbed again until the IP returned.

__________________
The OM 642/722.9 powered family
Still going strong
2014 ML350 Bluetec (wife's DD)
2013 E350 Bluetec (my DD)

both my kids cars went to junkyard in 2023
2008 ML320 CDI (Older son’s DD) fatal transmission failure, water soaked/fried rear SAM, numerous other issues, just too far gone to save (165k miles)
2008 E320 Bluetec (Younger son's DD) injector failed open and diluted oil with diesel, spun main bearings (240k miles)

1998 E300DT sold to TimFreeh
1987 300TD sold to vstech

This model IP has no provision for the locking tool

Edit: I found a locking tool for the early IP's; has anyone used one for a W114/W115?

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Marc-André

W115 1975 300D "Geraldine"
W115 1976 300D parts/tutorial car