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    chain tensioner where is it?

    ah yes i have removed the alternator,and all the is is the black rubber disc,its like a seal about the size of a oreo there is nothing else there alexander,im guessing the hex head would be behind this?
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    chain tensioner where is it?

    hi all, in the process of lifting the head off my 2003 c200 1.8 kompressor, having got to the stage where i need to remove the tensioner, now all i can see on the side of the chain cover is a 4cm diameter black rubber circle, is it behind this? its right behind where the alternator was which the...
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    please help? no compression/timing 20deg out

    ive decised to take the head off chaps , not as easy as i thought,lot of bits to remove so has taken a couple af days with the help of a manual ans nothing coming off as it should, will keep you posted with what lurks inside :-)
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    please help? no compression/timing 20deg out

    hi dieselman yes im winding clockwise,just cant understand what would make the chain jump if it has? i may take the head off tommorow and see if there is bent valves,only thing is once its off im pretty much commited to fixing it. dont know if the chain was noisy as it was a non runner when i...
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    please help? no compression/timing 20deg out

    hi i think my tdc is not set up at 25.deg as its the 271 type engine, im stuck as to what the cause of the problem is im worried that if i fix the head and turn the key it could all happen again? the chain is in good order but not sure if the tensioner has caused this ?
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    please help? no compression/timing 20deg out

    hi all newbee here ,i was wondering if anybody could help out with any advice, i have a 2003 c200 kompressor 1.8, there is no compression at all as such the car wont start,the engine turns freely and fuel is getting through. i have had the cam cover off and the chain is in place and seems nice...
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