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    W168 A160 Engine Noise - Timing Chain / Tensioner?

    Sooo... it was the timing chain and tensioner. I had both replaced for $1000. Most garages will tell you you have to remove the engine to replace the chain, but my guy was able to lower it in from the top and crank the new chain around then join it up and did it all for a fraction of the cost...
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    W168 A160 Engine Noise - Timing Chain / Tensioner?

    COULD BE THE ANSWER! Timing Chain Tensioner I found this thread. Engine Noise - Page 2 - Mercedes-Benz Forum The video on page 1 has the exact same sound as my car is doing! Sounds like his chain snapped and stuffed the engine. But the later user, trakker, described having the same...
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    W168 A160 Engine Noise - Timing Chain / Tensioner?

    Phew that would be a relief. Would AC compressor noise speed up with revs, or change with AC on/off. At the moment the noise is even with AC off though have yet to test for changes with it on.
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    W168 A160 Engine Noise - Timing Chain / Tensioner?

    Thanks! Yes loftys page is amazing. I've looked at it plenty of times although it hasn't helped any of my problems!
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    W168 A160 Engine Noise - Timing Chain / Tensioner?

    Hi everyone, For a little while now our semiauto / funshift A160 has been making a little whirring sound. Sort of like a very slow helicopter, but the sound speeds up with the revs. It happens when in neutral or in gear. It is a whirring sound that is steady at idle and increases with...
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