Timing chain replacement
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Timing chain replacement
Are you supposed to replace your timing chain, i got the m112 engine and the last owner tild me that you never have to replace it but i dont really trust that, my car is driven 186.xxx km
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2003 C230 Sedan Manual
And there is no easy way to check if the timing chain on a M271 engine has stretched, correct? I understand from reading other threads that a rattling noise on start-up might be the only indication of something going bad. I am guessing removing the valve cover and tugging on the chain would not be a reliable method of checking.
I have close to 200k on mine with the original chain. The chain pre-tensioner broke off a while back, but apparently did not cause any consequential damage at the time. Has anyone gotten recent quotes for replacing the chain?
I have close to 200k on mine with the original chain. The chain pre-tensioner broke off a while back, but apparently did not cause any consequential damage at the time. Has anyone gotten recent quotes for replacing the chain?
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2005 C230K Sport Coupe
And there is no easy way to check if the timing chain on a M271 engine has stretched, correct? I understand from reading other threads that a rattling noise on start-up might be the only indication of something going bad. I am guessing removing the valve cover and tugging on the chain would not be a reliable method of checking.
I have close to 200k on mine with the original chain. The chain pre-tensioner broke off a while back, but apparently did not cause any consequential damage at the time. Has anyone gotten recent quotes for replacing the chain?
I have close to 200k on mine with the original chain. The chain pre-tensioner broke off a while back, but apparently did not cause any consequential damage at the time. Has anyone gotten recent quotes for replacing the chain?
https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...tensioner.html
