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Hi guys, having read a number of posts regarding timing chains, there seems to be some ambiguity as to when,or if indeed ever it is necessary to change the chain.Having had vehicles in the past with cam belts that have snapped and having to deal with bent valves etc makes me slightly nervous...

Apologies if this has been asked a million times but how do you check the timing chain stretch on this engine? If it needs changing, is it relatively easy to do using a chain and a split link? thanks

Just picked car up today,my question is does it have a chain or belt and also how often does it need changing? cheers peeps

Hi, First I have to say this is my first ever Mercedes and I'm rubbish with cars at all Recently this C180 Sport came to an abrupt stop and didn't start since. All the signs point to timing chain failure apparently (camshaft not moving, light sound when cranking). But I still won't believe...

My timing chain snapped. I hear this shouldnt happen? What is the damage likely to be? Is it worth investigating or should I just replace the engine? Would appreciate any advice on this one please..?

Has anyone got a new one kicking around in the back of their sheds that they no longer need - before I spend the money on a new one? It's for my 1989 W126 420SEL Cheers, Martin

please dont laugh at this question my 97 c200 is it belt driven or chain many thanks in advance

I've only had the car awhile, but I've noticed say when parked near a wall, the resonance is very chainy, often squeaky... I've just changed the Oil with 5w-40 Fully Synthetic and the stuff that came out wasn't half bad, so I'd assume it isn't a tappet issue. There is a definately chainy...

My engine is sounding quite noisy recently but running fine. I wondered whether it is a timing chain tensioner issue, but should I be thinking of changing the chain now I have done 262k? She is due for a service shortly so could get this done at same time but I don't want to spend money getting...

Hi all, Haven't posted here for a while, but here goes: On my 1988 300 TD the attachment point for the power steering pump, which is part of the timing chain cover casting, has just broken and I'm facing crucial decisions. Does anybody know if the head must be removed in order for the...

Hi all - i really need some help making this decision - i've only had my lovely a class since september and it basically died the other day after a few days of dodgy starting. The mechanic says the timing chain has broken and this has in turn broken some valves. He says that it needs a new...

Shamelessly stolen from another forum, but thought it might amuse a few here. Made me laugh :)

Hi. I have a Merc CLK 200, 2003 (53) reg. A few weeks ago, on Cold Start the engine started juddering. Last week the engine started juddering whilst it was hot and then stopped juddering in a few mins. Now my car doesn't start at all. The RAC man wrote the following in his report, but I am aware...

As the title suggests, I have been offered a 2002 Shogun 3.2 DI-D in part exchange and wanted to know if they are on a Cam chain or belt. Thank you in advance.:thumb:

Hi All, First time poster but have found info on here invaluable in the past so i hope you can help. I have a 2004 E200 Kompressor, 180Klm on clock, had regular services and just had one about 3 weeks ago as the engine sounded like it was pulling dirty gunk from the sump(sorry im not a mechanic...

Does anyone know if the cam chain on the W211 E55 is for life? I had a W124 500E before and was told that that was for life. I'm sure it has not changed but thought I would ask.

Hi, I've just bought myself the above car and i'm after some technical data if anybody on here is able to help me out? I need the cylinder head torque settings and a timing chain diagram please. Many thanks, Carl.

Guys I'm going to change my timing chain tensioner. My car is a v reg c180 elegance. Is there any special way I have to remove the bolt and replace it? Cheers craig

Hi folks, I've used the search function on here and done a general skoot around the web, but can anyone confirm if this model has a timing belt or chain? If belt, I'm guessing it needs doing around 75k, right? Cheers David

So ive ordered the parts and im planning the following over the next few weeks; timing chain upper guide rails tensioner rail lining tensioner From the manual the procedure; 1. Remove spark plugs 2. remove rocker arms on right hand camshaft 3. Remove chain tensioner 4. Cut old chain 5...