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Timing Chain Tensioner Plug installation

Old Nov 29, 2021 | 09:48 PM
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Timing Chain Tensioner Plug installation

Hello Everyone!

I have a really ridiculous problem. I fixed the timing chain etc. Now I can not figure out how to put a new expansion plug in. Whenever I try it, it goes in wrong. It is not flush to the hole. I ordered now 6 (2 of each different manufacturer) to fix this.. is there any trick to press the plug in?

thanks in advance

PS: 2012 C250, M271 EVO, 155k miles
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Old Aug 6, 2022 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Clemens Kruse
Hello Everyone!

I have a really ridiculous problem. I fixed the timing chain etc. Now I can not figure out how to put a new expansion plug in. Whenever I try it, it goes in wrong. It is not flush to the hole. I ordered now 6 (2 of each different manufacturer) to fix this.. is there any trick to press the plug in?

thanks in advance

PS: 2012 C250, M271 EVO, 155k miles
Did anyone have any tricks? Had to pull mine out again... not straight, leaking oil.
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