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Member
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 219
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From: Irvine, CA
2000 CLK430
my friend, you'll save more time and money by going to your local walmart and getting it done.
it's an 81, there's nothing special about it. any local lube shop will do it for you for cheap. you can even find coupons.
it's an 81, there's nothing special about it. any local lube shop will do it for you for cheap. you can even find coupons.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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Also, use good oil, Valvoline syn or M1 are very good. 0w-40, 5w-40, are the proper weights.
Has the timing chain been done, if not, it should be ASAP.
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 73
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Currently Benzless
DO not do this. The job is simple, but there are many ways in which it can be done improperly and cause a lot of damage. Those idiots have no idea how much torque goes on anything and which washers need to be replaced, etc.
Also, use good oil, Valvoline syn or M1 are very good. 0w-40, 5w-40, are the proper weights.
Has the timing chain been done, if not, it should be ASAP.
Also, use good oil, Valvoline syn or M1 are very good. 0w-40, 5w-40, are the proper weights.
Has the timing chain been done, if not, it should be ASAP.
Super Member
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 624
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From: Las Vegas
1987 190E 2.3
After filling the engine with oil, crank it over for several seconds before starting it up. If you start it without building up oil pressure the timing chain can slap/come off/slip a tooth. $$
