2009 W211 E320 BlueTec
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My check engine is on. Because of the Timing Chain, Tensioners, Rails, etc. issues.
They need to be changed. Although, I am not 100% sure exactly what is worn. But I think, since the front is "open," replace it all.
The prices are reasonable. I could purchase the entire Bilstein kit for a very reasonable price.
As you all know, there are a bunch of places to purchase the parts. (Only Mercedes or Bilstein, I think...)
But finding someone to do the work, is a different story. I live in Northern NJ. Does anyone know someone that has done this work before?
I have other cars, so I am NOT in a rush. In fact, I just purchased the car, all full knowing it needed the timing chain repaired.
Certainly appreciate your help in this matter!
They need to be changed. Although, I am not 100% sure exactly what is worn. But I think, since the front is "open," replace it all.
The prices are reasonable. I could purchase the entire Bilstein kit for a very reasonable price.
As you all know, there are a bunch of places to purchase the parts. (Only Mercedes or Bilstein, I think...)
But finding someone to do the work, is a different story. I live in Northern NJ. Does anyone know someone that has done this work before?
I have other cars, so I am NOT in a rush. In fact, I just purchased the car, all full knowing it needed the timing chain repaired.
Certainly appreciate your help in this matter!
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Ahh, yes codes would be great to have! But I currently do not have any codes, because I have not brought the car to my friends auto repair center yet.
He can't do the work on the car, but he can give me the codes. I might go tomorrow...
He can't do the work on the car, but he can give me the codes. I might go tomorrow...
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I'm not trying to deny that your engine needs a new timing chain. Timing chain stretch is a known problem on these engines. But having your own scan tool in hand will help you narrow down problems a lot faster.
Here's a video on doing the timing chain on this engine with minimal disassemble.
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I understand. A diagnostic scanner would be good to have, but my feeling is that why not do the entire kit? A little more labor, but the engine will already be opened. Plus, the timing chain vs. the kit only saves about $100. I think it makes sense to do the whole ball of wax.
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I understand. A diagnostic scanner would be good to have, but my feeling is that why not do the entire kit? A little more labor, but the engine will already be opened. Plus, the timing chain vs. the kit only saves about $100. I think it makes sense to do the whole ball of wax.
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I understand. A diagnostic scanner would be good to have, but my feeling is that why not do the entire kit? A little more labor, but the engine will already be opened. Plus, the timing chain vs. the kit only saves about $100. I think it makes sense to do the whole ball of wax.
Joe
I understand. A diagnostic scanner would be good to have, but my feeling is that why not do the entire kit? A little more labor, but the engine will already be opened. Plus, the timing chain vs. the kit only saves about $100. I think it makes sense to do the whole ball of wax.
Joe
Parts are cheap, labor is going to add up. If this was a DIY project I would say go for it. Just make sure you get a solid labor cost estimate before you plunge into it.
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My friend, doesn't have a bore scope. But he pulled the Codes from the car.
P2045 / P2255 These he erased. But he aid they might return
P2623 / P2624 These are Hard Codes. Not erasable.
Not sure what this tells you, if anything. But I promised I would get the Codes.
P2045 / P2255 These he erased. But he aid they might return
P2623 / P2624 These are Hard Codes. Not erasable.
Not sure what this tells you, if anything. But I promised I would get the Codes.
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That’s what I thought. But since the “Check Engine” is on, is it safe to assume that the timing chain is Ok, & whatever the codes say is wrong is the problem?
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If the chain was stretched you would hear the timing chain rattle especially right after cold start. Eventually you'll also get a crank to cam correlation error code.
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I definitely hear a "clanking" upon a cold start up. But the noise goes away in 5 seconds.
But I just want to fix this once & for all. Do you know anyone that could service my car in Northern NJ.
But I just want to fix this once & for all. Do you know anyone that could service my car in Northern NJ.
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My check engine is on. Because of the Timing Chain, Tensioners, Rails, etc. issues.
They need to be changed. Although, I am not 100% sure exactly what is worn. But I think, since the front is "open," replace it all.
The prices are reasonable. I could purchase the entire Bilstein kit for a very reasonable price.
As you all know, there are a bunch of places to purchase the parts. (Only Mercedes or Bilstein, I think...)
But finding someone to do the work, is a different story. I live in Northern NJ. Does anyone know someone that has done this work before?
I have other cars, so I am NOT in a rush. In fact, I just purchased the car, all full knowing it needed the timing chain repaired.
Certainly appreciate your help in this matter!
They need to be changed. Although, I am not 100% sure exactly what is worn. But I think, since the front is "open," replace it all.
The prices are reasonable. I could purchase the entire Bilstein kit for a very reasonable price.
As you all know, there are a bunch of places to purchase the parts. (Only Mercedes or Bilstein, I think...)
But finding someone to do the work, is a different story. I live in Northern NJ. Does anyone know someone that has done this work before?
I have other cars, so I am NOT in a rush. In fact, I just purchased the car, all full knowing it needed the timing chain repaired.
Certainly appreciate your help in this matter!
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As it turns out I believe I only need the Timing Chain Tensioner. So I will just replace that for now, & see what happens. Plus, Shrewsbury is far from Towaco, where I live.
