Timing chain and tensioners question
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Timing chain and tensioners question
Hi guys!
I was talking to one guy that apparently has some experience in car service.
Since my car is at 95.000 km he tells me that it's time to replace timing chain and tensioners. Is this true? He says that replacing would cost 2000-3000 eur.
I had no problems with that car at all.
Are there any symptoms that the engine shows when chain is streched or something?
The car is 2010. C300 with M272 engine.
Thanks!
I was talking to one guy that apparently has some experience in car service.
Since my car is at 95.000 km he tells me that it's time to replace timing chain and tensioners. Is this true? He says that replacing would cost 2000-3000 eur.
I had no problems with that car at all.
Are there any symptoms that the engine shows when chain is streched or something?
The car is 2010. C300 with M272 engine.
Thanks!
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2010 C300 4MATIC........ 2011 C63 AMG.............. 2015 CLS400 4MATIC.....
*just to recap
Timing belt - needs replacing after ~100k miles
Timing chain - should never need replacing but if need be, ~180k miles at the least.
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Timing belt - needs replacing after ~100k miles
Timing chain - should never need replacing but if need be, ~180k miles at the least.
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Rattles. Timing chain slapping the covers. So pay attention during startup, since the tensioner tightens the slack afterwards. May notice poor mileage/performance as well.
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My car is actually in the shop as we speak.
My 2013 C250 60k miles started with a "diesel car starting up" noise like this...
I had no engine lights nor was the car performing any different. So I said to myself, let's just take the ol' boy in...to be preventive, but after my local shop went in for a better look I got the devastating news. It was indeed the cam shaft adjusters (there's two by the way an intake and exhaust) long story short I'm bracing myself for a nice chunky bill in the neighborhood of around $3.5k. The worst part about it is I could have done the work myself, but work and life in general, just won't allow for that kind of time. So frustrating!!
If it helps any, I've come to the conclusion that if we want to own pretty things, we'll have to spend a pretty penny now and then... but I'm definitely looking into an extended warranty provider. Hope this helps.
My 2013 C250 60k miles started with a "diesel car starting up" noise like this...
If it helps any, I've come to the conclusion that if we want to own pretty things, we'll have to spend a pretty penny now and then... but I'm definitely looking into an extended warranty provider. Hope this helps.
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