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All,

Have been enjoying the daily flow of information so I thought I'd drop some thoughts from last weekends 72k servicing of my 93 D110. Making a trip Salt Lake friday and felt it time before the drive.

1. Replaced my rocker cover gaskets with the new rubber ones. (May remember my query from last week) Needed four rubber corks for the 2 heater hoses which required removal to replace the right side. Removed the throttle, air intake, plenum, alternator heat shield etc. to access the left rocker cover. Plenum removal was straightforward, although a quick trip to the store was required to get a metric allen wrench for the plenum bolts. The new rocker gaskets were very impressive compared to the old cork ones and fit exactly. I added a bit of hylomar on attachment to the rocker and the grooves in the gasket seated well to the cover. (Somebody mentioned on the list that a dealer had put some of these on in a manner that they leaked. Hard to believe as they were essentially idiot proof.) All in all the replacement job was a pleasure, of course accompanied by a few malt beverages.. The internals to my engine were remarkably clean. I did notice that the area of the head above cylinder No. 7 was slightly discoloured giving me suspicion this is a hot cylinder. Anybody know?
2. While having ignition wiring apart, access available etc. I replaced plugs. I was pleased to see that after 40k my platinum plugs were still clean burning and in respectable shape. Replaced then nonetheless as my mileage has dropped a bit. Replaced wires, cap and rotor. Wires, cap and rotor went 72k. Found that the repacement was much easier with the air intake hose to the plenum removed. This was especially crucial for ensuring correct spark plug alignment. I also found it much easier to acces plug 3 by removing the dip-stick holder. All plugs went in like silk.
3. Did an oil change with mobil 1. Found the internal nut holding the filter mating plate loose! Although the filter would hold the assembly together it was somewaht unnerving to see massive amounts of oil come out of the new gap!! Never encountered this before and there was no clue that it was loose (i.e., no leaking oil or apparent oil consumption). May be worth taking a gander at the nut while changing filters. I know I will in the future.

Still have not added my bypass oil filter. Spec'd one out through my Amsoil dealer. However, the addition of my bilsteins several weeks ago set me back. (Shocks were a snap!)

Well all for now.

Jim Sailer
93 NAS D110

sailer_at_srv.net