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Yes,
I think a lot of the common misinformation about diesels is spread by people stuck behind city busses and other vehicles that do belch out huge clouds of smoke. Additionally some of the "badly designed" diesels such as what General Motors offered in the early 1980's are to blame for this as well.
I do most of my own service work but "critical" things such as injection pump timing and valve adjustments go to my highly skilled MB mechanic. The same holds true on my Volvo. Jobs that are really messy or that require skills that I do not possess are left for the professionals. I am sure that many people here have learned the hard way that its important to go to a specialist for their "weird" car so that they get someone who know's what is going on. Volvo's and Mercedes are engineered "differently" than the common domestic and Asian car that so many McMechanics are used to. Specific knowledge is critical as are high quality original parts. Fortunatly there are so many Volvo and Mercedes lovers out there that both of those critical elements are abundant.
Btw Im jealous. Not only do you have a 280SE but you also have a 780 Bertone Coupe. :)
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