W203 M271 - Location of timing chain tensioner
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W203 M271 - Location of timing chain tensioner *Answered*
Hello everyone,
I know there are alot of threads about the timing chain on the M271, however i have not found the answer to this question.
Where the hell is the timing chain tensioner?
I believe it's supposed to be behind the alternator.
I shouldn't need to remove the timing chain cover right?
Is it possible that there is a small plastic cover, circle-shaped, pushed into a hole covering the head of the tensioner?
Is there any special procedure in installing the new tensioner?
Hopefully someone knows this, i had a skip on one of the cams and am in the process of replacing the chain and tensioner.
Thanks in advance,
I know there are alot of threads about the timing chain on the M271, however i have not found the answer to this question.
Where the hell is the timing chain tensioner?
I believe it's supposed to be behind the alternator.
I shouldn't need to remove the timing chain cover right?
Is it possible that there is a small plastic cover, circle-shaped, pushed into a hole covering the head of the tensioner?
Is there any special procedure in installing the new tensioner?
Hopefully someone knows this, i had a skip on one of the cams and am in the process of replacing the chain and tensioner.
Thanks in advance,
Last edited by Klaufi; Apr 10, 2016 at 01:22 PM.
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Yes it's behind the alternator. You will see a black round rubber looking plug. Knock a hole in soft centre of it. Lever it out. Then a 17mm socket to remove the tensioner. Good luck
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