M271 Timing chain replacement
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2020 S560, 2014 SLK55 (Prev. 2016 S65, 2013 SLK350, 2008 CLS63, 2006 E350, 2006 CLS500, 2005 C230K)
M271 Timing chain replacement
So I had to buy my girlfriend a car (Long story) and decided to get a 2005 C230 K. The car was offered to me at the mb dealer my car usually goes to and is in very good condition with all services done at that dealership. The car has 120 K miles which I didn't think as a problem until I came across posts about the single chain stretching, jumping teeth and destroying the head.
From what I’ve read at this point I’m at the lifetime limit for the original chain, but as we know forums tend to concentrate the problems, so what do you guys think?
The car currently has no rattle at startup but since this is the girlfriend’s car I really can’t rely on her noticing.
Thanks for your input!
From what I’ve read at this point I’m at the lifetime limit for the original chain, but as we know forums tend to concentrate the problems, so what do you guys think?
The car currently has no rattle at startup but since this is the girlfriend’s car I really can’t rely on her noticing.
Thanks for your input!
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2005 C230 6spd
I've had my 2005 C230 since it had just under 100k miles. It's now at 125k and I am gathering all of the parts and tools to do the chain myself. Dealership's want around $1500 and independent shops just over $1000. All OEM parts alone are about $300 if you shop around. I thought I heard the startup noise once a month ago but have not heard it since. I am an aircraft mechanic and want everything safe and reliable so I am doing this as routine maintenance.
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2005 C230 6spd
Ohh, the 05 is really a great car so dont feel like you made a bad purchase. My service advisor I use told me he wouldn't suggest replacing the chain unless I had a check engine light. We all know that would be way too late with the m271 engine.
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2020 S560, 2014 SLK55 (Prev. 2016 S65, 2013 SLK350, 2008 CLS63, 2006 E350, 2006 CLS500, 2005 C230K)
Yeah I guess I can't risk it, I already started shopping around as well. Just wanted to make sure it wasn't me overeacting to a few isolated posts.
At the moment I have this list:
Iwis W0133-1786813 Timing Chain = $60
MB head gasket = $43
MB tensioner = $66
Cylinder head retainer = $95? Still looking...
Riveting tool = No idea, still looking...
Assembly link = $15? Still looking...
Does anyone know if a generic Riveting tool would work?
Please help me out if I'm missing something or any input about what I got so far.
Thnx in advance!
At the moment I have this list:
Iwis W0133-1786813 Timing Chain = $60
MB head gasket = $43
MB tensioner = $66
Cylinder head retainer = $95? Still looking...
Riveting tool = No idea, still looking...
Assembly link = $15? Still looking...
Does anyone know if a generic Riveting tool would work?
Please help me out if I'm missing something or any input about what I got so far.
Thnx in advance!
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C230 Sport Coup + 2006 W164 ML350 + 99 Ford Escort RIP
Another M271 timing chain thread? Really?
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/438298-there-way-check-timing-chain-tearing-engine-apart.html
Entire rebuild including timing chain.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/438298-there-way-check-timing-chain-tearing-engine-apart.html
Entire rebuild including timing chain.
Last edited by C230 Sport Coup; Nov 15, 2012 at 02:55 PM.
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Then it would be too late! Oh...you said that. Ha!
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I'm guessing this would eliminate the need for the retainer?
I have never changed a chain before so I need all the help I can get
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Thread Starter
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 978
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From: Fort Worth TX
2020 S560, 2014 SLK55 (Prev. 2016 S65, 2013 SLK350, 2008 CLS63, 2006 E350, 2006 CLS500, 2005 C230K)
Another M271 timing chain thread? Really?
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=438298
Entire rebuild including timing chain.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=438298
Entire rebuild including timing chain.
It's my first time changing a chain and I can't risk messing up this job.
