Valves were adjusted (I'm trusing the word of the indy who installed the engine) about 8 or 9 k mi. ago. He said he adjusts valves as part of an engine install. Seems reasonable.
Brian 83 240D On 7/11/07, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Marshall Booth wrote: > > > > > The engine being cold exaggerates ANY aspect of the system that isn't > > operating properly. If the injector spray pattern or pressure isn't > > within the tolerable range, both power and idle smoothness will be > > degraded. This may not be evident when the engine is warmed up. The > > clutch may not be in good condition (which may be much exaggerated when > > cold). If the damper to the injection pump linkage isn't present or has > > worn out there can be a shudder when starting out, especially when cold. > > > > Marshall > > When were valves adjusted?!!! Tight valve(s) can cause what you describe. > > Marshall > -- > Marshall Booth Ph.D. > Ass't Prof. (ret.) > Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
