560SL - Adjusting Valve Clearance / Compensating Elements / Go-No-Go Gauge

This #R107, #560SL Video: Adjusting Valve Clearance / Compensating Elements / Go-No-Go Gauge

In this short video, I demonstrate how I used the Go-No-Go gauge to accurately measure the Compensating Elements for proper valve clearance. This video is relevant to all #M116, #M117 Mercedes-Benz 8 cylinder gas, 3.8L, 4.2L, 5.0L, 5.6L engines.

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Links to the manual and links to all tools used in this video are below.

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My videos are not sponsored by anyone. The products and tools I use are products and tools I have purchased with my own money. I include links below to any special tools or products used in this video.

I used Driven Engine Assembly Grease to lubricate all rocker arms prior to installation:

https://amzn.to/3Lnj9dH

I bought the valve spring compression tools many years ago. Where I bought mine is no longer in business. That said, I did find this site that claims they have it available.

https://shop.ktcautotools.com/products/mercedes-valve-spring-compressor-v8-4-6-cylinder-engines-repair-tool

You can purchase the Mercedes-Benz Go-No-Go gauge from eBay and other vendors. That said, at the time of this video I found this tool on Pelicanparts.com here:

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/TOLM0024SIR.htm

That's all the special tools and products I used in this video.

Here is a link to the on-line manual that I am somewhat following:

https://www.startekinfo.com/service/download-document/outside/11883/PROGRAM/87560sl.html

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