QuestionQUESTION: Hi there, trying to find out if the tappets on this vehicle are hydraulic or not also what the timing should be.
ANSWER: Answer:
All 1992 Mercedes Diesels have hydraulic lifters.
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QUESTION: Many thanks for your reply, can y ou also tell me what the timing should be please?
Kindest regards
Michelle
AnswerAnswer:
Special tool needed to set timing:
Item Number: 617-0821
Main Category: TOOL
Sub Category: Special Tools
Description: LDA - TRANSMITTER...DIESEL TIMING - STATIC Position transmitter to measure start of fuel delivery using the RIV method...OM601, 602, 603, 605, 606, 617.95
Weight: 3.000
http://catalog.mercedesshop.com/item.wws?qty=1&mfr=BAUM&sku=617%2D0821&price=532
603 Injection Timing
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1471805