Just because you are adjusting the valves does not mean you have to use a new gasket. Of course you always want one on hand, just in case, but if yours is not brittle or cracked or leaking, no need to replace. Be syre to coat with wheel bearing grease when putting back together, even a new one. Max
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Don Benski" <dbenski@...> wrote:
>
> OK, a valve adjustment it is. I'll order a new valve cover gasket today.
> Hopefully I won't need to invest in a compression tester; I hate buying
> tools that I'll only use once. (Then again, if I get one, that could be my
> justification for buying more cars.) Thanks everyone.
>
>
>
> -Don
>
> Yes ;
>
> More perfectly good Mercedes Diesels wind up junked from lack of routine
> valve adjustment than anything else .
>
> Once they're adjusted & the engine finally starts , you'll need to do them
> again in 3,000 miles maximum .
>
> -Nate
>
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