1989 560SEL Timing Chain Question:
09-05-2007, 01:21 PM
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1989 560SEL Timing Chain Question:
I'm interested in a 1989 560SEL that is for sale locally. It has approximately 60k miles on it but I have not seen it yet. I know that at least two common problem areas with this series is the air conditioning and timing chain.
How can I determine if this SEL has the double-row timing chain installed? If it doesn't, should I be too concerned with it having 60k miles on it? What other problem areas or concerns should I look at?
Thank you,
How can I determine if this SEL has the double-row timing chain installed? If it doesn't, should I be too concerned with it having 60k miles on it? What other problem areas or concerns should I look at?
Thank you,
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1991 560SEC Teal 1989 420SEL Ice Blue 1984 500SEC White
Look at the ball joints and the torque boxes for fatigue, from age.
In fact suspension rubber in general.
All 560's 420's have the double row timing chain. The 380 is the only single chain in the 126 series.
Bruce
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In fact suspension rubber in general.
All 560's 420's have the double row timing chain. The 380 is the only single chain in the 126 series.
Bruce
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