tensioner

Hi all, I need to change the tensioner pulley on my '92 190E (2.0) but unfortunately the hex head bolt appears to be slightly rounded off, so the only way I can see of removing the pulley is to take off the whole assembly and order a new bolt from Mercedes. My Haynes manual doesn't cover this...

Hi all, I found that the shock absorber on the front of the engine was rattling quite bad, so i have gone and got one from mercedes, upon trying to fit it, the bottom bolt won't come out its a bit too long to be able to release the shock absorber :( Is there any way to remove this without...

I've got a 1994, C250D 5-cyl diesel (202) and I think my alternator has gone out on me. I'm taking it out to have it tested but for the life of me I cannot find the belt tensioner to loosen the serpentine drive belt. Can you point me in the right direction?

Hi, I am a new member. I have a new shock absorber to fit to the front of the engine. I have removed the bolt at the top of the shock absorber, and loosened the lower bolt but cannot detach the shock absorber because the bolt is trapped behind the fan belt pulley. I have also released the belt...

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 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...

Hello. I need to release the timing chain on my 110 engine as I am replaceing the head gasket. I took off the plug, at least what I think is the plug but I didn't see what I expected. Here is a photo. How do I proceed from here? I thought the spring would come out behind the plug and that there...

i have a new adjuster bolt&bracket for the belt does anybody know the easiest way to change it for 230 w124 without air con

To be clear this is non-turbo straight six diesel in a 1986 W124 body as a 300D. Just purchased by me. Has the rattle and looking down from above has the "skewed" idler pulley in support of previous owners suggestion that same was on the way out. Purchased from GSF one M17110 (GSF...

HI peeps, i am in need of an engine tensioner which sits just behind the water pump i believe, but i cant read the part number because its facing th engine and i cant get a mirror in between the gap. does any one know the part number or where i can get it from. cheers

hi recent member just found time to sit down and look at how to post a thread i drive a 91 e230 w124 estate my car is the my avatar first of all i would like to say thanks to all the members threads that i have read and where a big help cheers i am mechanically minded but not a pro mechanic...

hi there im going to changemy timing chain tensioner on my w202 95 has anyone else done this and igot the tensioner from mercedes it was 80 euro i know i could do it i just need some does and donts thanks i have the haynes manual on standby

Hi Can anybody tell me how to remove the part of the tensioner with the bearing in (as picture.) I have removed the assembly complete but I don't want to force things too much all I can get is socket on the bolt on the front but it won't budge only on the spring tension side but it does not...

!999 C200 W202 2.0 litre. Hi all I need to replace the bearings in the Drive belt tensioner pulley,I have Haynes workshop manual but knowing this forum is full of clever guys is there a quick way of getting the pulley off. The reason I am asking is to remove the belt according to Haynes you...

Hi all. my 85', 107, 500sl has a comprehensive merc specialist history from 1991. She's now at 154k with excellent oil pressure. However, I cannot see cam chain tensioner replacement in the bills? Is it worth doing? If so, how much would it be? Also, should I be concerned with an oil leak...

Tommorow i am changing my tensioner bolt, spring body,ect because of oil leaking from around it. Is there anything i should no before changing it ,and does any one know the tourque setting for the tensioner body. :confused:

Is this a straight forward item to change on a 97 e230? did a search but didn't come up with any 'How To' guides!

hi all an anybody tell me how to change the drive belt tensioner arm on a e300td 98 estate please as arm vibrates a lot change damper but have bit of play in arm does it undo by the allen key at the front and what will i find under there bush ete very many thanx dave

Hi, Just wanted to ask if anyone knows if it is possible to change the alternator, belt tensioner/roller and belt on the the above car. Hoping to do a DIY job myself but not to sure how easy / difficult it may be. Shocking quotes: ALTERNATOR £460 + VAT DRIVE BELT TENSIONER AND ROLLER...

I have decide to replace my tensioner assembly as I shall be getting rid of the car next month and the tensioner squelas like a pig. I have removed the assembly, rang the main dealer and he quoted me the part number 111 200 0770 for the tensioner assembly and 111 990 0053 for the nut that...