I am preparing to replace the camshafts in the SEL in the near future, and I was wondering, if when I have the cams and towers off, can I rinse the valve area with some sort of solvent? catching the majority with a rag and changing the oil before I even crank it for the first time?

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2002 E430 4matic (212,000km)
2002 ML500 'sport'

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