Your Book Will Greatly Assist

Hi Kent,

The manual came in yesterday and I'm very pleased with it (diesel performance). The blue gloves are a nice touch! I skimmed the book beginning to end and found a lot of great relevant information for me to use to better maintain my "fleet". I own a 1982 240D/auto (was fortunate to find one that had been imported from Arizona, as most of the ones up here in Eastern Canada are rusted out by now); it has 200,000 miles but was dealer serviced all its life, and runs quite well, though I'll have a look at some of the things you mention in the book. I'll consider the timing chain replacement, as you suggest. My other vehicle is a 1973 MB 406D delivery van (converted to a camper), which was imported by someone from Holland last year. It actually has the same engine as the 240D (albeit with different linkages, oil bath air filter etc.), in a vehicle that is much heavier. So I'm going to have to pay more attention to that engine, and your book will greatly assist. Too bad I'm not closer to you or I'd gladly pay your shop a visit one of these days. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with diesel owners like myself. You do a great service to our community.

Best regards, --Robert