At 60,000 miles on my V6. When is it time for a Timing chain job?
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2007 c280
At 60,000 miles on my V6. When is it time for a Timing chain job?
I've read on here that the lifetime timing chain isn't so much a lifetime part.
When should I start considering this job? I 've see the threads and DIYs but haven't seen a good mileage estimate as to when the job needs to be completed.
Thank you gentleman!
When should I start considering this job? I 've see the threads and DIYs but haven't seen a good mileage estimate as to when the job needs to be completed.
Thank you gentleman!
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
The M272 V6 has a duplex chain that will last the life of the engine as long as you don't have one of the early units with the sintered sprocket problem on the balance shaft. M112 V6 engines never need timing chains either.
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late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Yes but you did not know whether the the V engines had duplex chains. Stop trying to be a smart ****. We all help one another here. Your comment adds no value. Mine is definitive.
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2001 C320 w/ Sprt Pkg
Good to know! I was thinking about this the other day.
