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Old Apr 8, 2018 | 09:49 AM
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Need to replace the timing chain and timing Marks MB 230E W123 series

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My Mercedes Benz 230e petrol European model Timing chain came loose. I am going to replace the chain but i need the correct timing marks.
Any help will be appreciated
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Old Aug 16, 2018 | 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Gatchachubie
HI
My Mercedes Benz 230e petrol European model Timing chain came loose. I am going to replace the chain but i need the correct timing marks.
Any help will be appreciated
OP it has been decades (plural!) since I got to fiddle with one but do recall that timing marks are easy and obvious. Crank lined up to TDC look for the mark on the cam that lines up with a notch in the front cam bearing cap. If the guides are in decent shape roll a chain in it. If not.... Replace guides (pull the pins they pivot on... easier then it sounds) and replace guides.
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Old Dec 29, 2018 | 05:06 AM
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Not so happy.

Hi all.

i bought a kit from ebay hjl auto parts something. I have changed the kit and to be honest i m still not so happy.
The workshop guy said its because its not orginal mercedes parts. The mercedes parts he quoted me was 900 usd per cam.
I think the noice is still there.
i had chanined 2 cam sheft. 1 crunk pully. 2 chain. tensioner. 2 chain guide. 1 chaun balencer n 1 chain guide upper.

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Old Jan 3, 2019 | 03:50 PM
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Nevermind, I'm in the wrong forum.

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I have the same issue with the noise on startup, I replaced with updated tensioner and check valve for the right side. The issue still the same, no improvement..... I turn the engine and found one of the Sprocket solenoid on the intake side is spiting out oil. At this point I don't know what I need to replace. I don't even know how to determine if the chain is no good or not. Or even the sprocket, Anyone can help me? or share some experience?

The whole thing started with engine misfire cylinder 1 (P0301) and now engine shakes at low speed and when you press the gas.
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