1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD - OM617 Valve Adjustment With Home Made Valve Adjustment Wrench

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In this video I finally got around to the valve adjustment on our 300SD.
I made a gnarly looking wrench for the job instead of buying one. We also
did a fair amount of cleaning on the valve cover and control rod assembly.

Comically the popping noise you here in the higher speed video segments
was my wife playing basketball outside. ha ha...

Errata:
In the video I incorrectly state that the valve cover nut torque is 10nm. It is 15 nm according to the factory service manual.

OM617 Valve Adjustment Schedule: 12,000 miles

Documentation:
Valve adjustment procedure can be downloaded here:
https://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/12253/program/engine_300SD.htm
Look for:
05 Engine Timing, Valves
210 Inspection and adjustment of valve clearance
Document number: 05-210

Parts:

Mercedes Valve Cover Gasket (300CD 300D 300SD 300TD) - Genuine Mercedes 6170160180
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-valve-cover-gasket-300cd-300d-300sd-300td-genuine-mercedes-6170160180

Tools:
Lincoln Electric Model 100 MIG Welder - It's a dandy !

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