Hi, guys. I just bought a 2009 Mercedes A160 CDI, diesel. According to its service history, the mileage is 105K, and it never gets the timing belt changed. Should I change it immediately? Also I cannot even find the timing belt in the bonnet, where is it?
my clk320 2005 80k miles when cold make a rumble on cold starts for a 2 secs or so, im guessing chain tensioner, my q is when putting new one back in does it need to be set or just bolted back in and torqued?
i just did the dreaded crackcase breather covers seals on both sides,i took off the...
I know that there are other threads on the subject of timing chains but I am after the helpful knowledge and advice on this specific issue.
My 2010 manual C200 blue eff diesel has been maintained only at MB main dealer.
Its last service was end of June this year and all was "good/visually...
So I finally get to pick up my car on Thursday, after it going in for a sensor change on the 9th May... Yep, you heard that right, 2 months and 18 days at the dealer. Granted, about a month of this is due to the dealer being absolute dog****e and taking forever to get to even start work on the...
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I posted a question about possible faults with a 2004 C180 that I may be buying. Grober was kind enough to respond and he said that there was a potential Timing Chain issue on higher mileage cars.
With this in mind, I have confirmed with the vendor that the car hasn't had the timing...
Hi guys, need your advice:
My engine was making a rattling noise when its was first started in the morning for a few seconds. The car has 70k miles and is only 4 years old.
Took it to my local dealership who initially couldn't hear the noise, went the next morning to have a look with a...
Hi Everyone,
Hope you can advise concerning when and if I should replace Timing Chain on my 2005 CLK 3.2 coupe. It is approaching 120K miles and there are as yet no problems with the chain currently.
I have read advice from a number of forums some saying leave well alone and others saying...
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I am new here. We are driving a 2007 E200, so M271 engine.
Because so much is written about the wear of the timing chain and sprockets I decided to take a look: I found a lot of teeth broken off of the sprockets. The chain was still very tight, so that might have saved the engine.
I am...
I don't suppose anyone has managed to remove the timing case cover of an M113 5.0 whilst its still in the car, without removing the front end of the car?
It's a w163 ML 500. Both head gaskets changed but think it's skipped a tooth and the only way I can see of timing this engine properly is...
Hi guys
I'm hoping someone here can help me.
I'm getting a rattling noise from the engine (C180, 2Litre Petrol, 2001. 111 series engine). The noise is akin to marbles in a can.
It only occurs at idle however.
I've recorded a 30 second video and put it on youtube...
My garage says the timing chain is sometimes noisy on start up on my 2006 V6 3.0 CDI and so needs replacing.
Should I change the sprockets at the same time?
Thanks
Hey Guys.
Does anyone know a good garage in Cardiff Area where I can get the pump timing done on an old 308D Sprinter Van.
The Garage I have been trying to get it done for 2 weeks has let me down and I need to get my Van running properly.
Any thoughts would be appreciated
regards
Jon
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Here we are in the middle of children in need, Brexit, plus half the Country is up to it's ears in debt, the Palace is going to do a 365 million pound refurbishment with tax payers Money.....keep your answers if any, without swearing as this is being copied and...
My local (non merc specialist) mechanic thinks my timing chain needs replacing. Has anyone had this done and can anyone recommend a garage for the job.