I did check 3 times as I adjusted the valves, and it was at 4.5 or 5 each time. Sounds like I get to do a timing chain.....
-----Original Message----- From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Aug 18, 2005 12:13 PM To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM617 timing chain stretch yes, looks like 5 to me. I would check it several times though just to make sure. Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix) '82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi