Locktite is out of the question. I missed the first part of this post but:
If this is a Mercedes engine with a double nut on top of the valve stems (diesel) then the nut and jamb nut are jammed against each other to wedge them tight. When tight enough, you will be able to put a wrench on one, twist and rotate a closed valve in its seat. If this is a Mercedes engine with followers then the adjuster friction is set by tightening or loosening the larger nut that's below the adjuster. I don't remember the exact torque but the nut should be tightened enough to require some force to move the adjuster. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 9:16 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] valves don't stay adjusted So lock-tight is out of the question? ;) > There is a minimum torque for those adjusters as I remember, so if you > can turn them by hand, certainly they are worn out and need to be > replaced. They need to be fairly stiff so they don't do what yours are > -- unscrew or screw themselves down. > > Peter > > > _______________________________________ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net _______________________________________ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
