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    '04 C180 Kompressor - Timing Chain Failure?

    I cleaned the throttle body and the car is running smoother now, still idles abit rough but it definitely is better. I got it plugged in and it's bringing up 2 faults - a camshaft sensor and MAF. Could these be related to the throttle body issue or would it be best to replace them? And before...
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    '04 C180 Kompressor - Timing Chain Failure?

    I got a guy to look at it today, I wouldn't call him a Mercedes specialist but he has worked on C180's before and specialises in building rally cars. He says there is no rattle sound from the chain and it sounds more like the car is taking in air somewhere, like BlackC55 said it could be the...
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    '04 C180 Kompressor - Timing Chain Failure?

    Unfortunately I'm in Northern Ireland!
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    '04 C180 Kompressor - Timing Chain Failure?

    Yeah that sounds like a good plan. Another question, if i get the car put onto a diagnostics machine, if the timing is out, will it show up as a fault?
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    '04 C180 Kompressor - Timing Chain Failure?

    Nope, its not mixing water/oil etc I agree, however there aren't any in my area and I'll likely have to get the car trailered 100+ miles just for a diagnosis.
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    '04 C180 Kompressor - Timing Chain Failure?

    Do you have a link to where I could buy the sprockets or do i need to buy the full kit? Could the issue be caused by something else, such as head gasket failure?
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    '04 C180 Kompressor - Timing Chain Failure?

    Apologies for not mentioning in the original thread. There is 102K on the car, it has full service history up until around 90K (i checked the past history and no sign of the timing chain being changed) My friend looked over the car and said it looks like the timing chain has skipped half a...
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    '04 C180 Kompressor - Timing Chain Failure?

    Hi, I have a 2004 C180 Kompressor Auto. A month ago the car begin idling very lumpy (it doesn't sound as bad in higher revs) and due to this, it's not driveable (I don't want to do anymore damage). When I bought it, it had the service light on and I only drove it for a few weeks before this...
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    Blower Motor Stuck on One Speed

    Hi, I have a '89 190d. I bought a new blower as the old one wasn't working at all. I connected up the new blower but it always stays on and has the same speed. Whenever I try change the speeds, nothing happens. The blower lever definitely works as I can see it move. What could be causing...
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    Compression Test Results - What does it show?

    The car is currently at a Mercedes specialist in Northern Ireland (T D Heaney). They haven't had the car for very long but he was able to tell me something straight away when he saw the car. The fan switch doesn't work in my 190e so i got my local mechanic to weld the fan so it is constantly...
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    Where to buy Piston rings?

    Cheers man!
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    Where to buy Piston rings?

    Hello, Do any of you know where to buy piston rings for a 190e 2.0? GSF or ECP don't stock any! :( I would check on the MB parts website but i don't have the part number, anyone have it?
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    Compression Test Results - What does it show?

    Excellent post Bellow. I've used Reddex and Seafoam before but they made zero difference in anything. I will get the tests done then update this thread with the results.
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    Compression Test Results - What does it show?

    Okay, sounds good to me. Before I even get the wet test done, can fuel economy and power be affected so much by having bad seals, head gasket etc? I've basically replaced every other component in the car so this is the last ditch effort to get her sorted!
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    Compression Test Results - What does it show?

    So guys, is this what I should do? Leak test then depending on the results Head gasket, seals, cam shaft cover, de-coke, head bolts Am I missing anything? Also, this is my car in question, I love it and will never give up trying to sort it and get it running close to 100% which is why I'm...
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