timing

Hi, Is there any other parts i need to fit when changing the timing chain, Also is this chain change an easy job, Thanks Paul. p.s my car is a 1984 230e.automatic

Hello folks, I've just bought a 190e 2.0l. Am i right in thinking that this engine has a timeing chain instead of a belt?? ifso at what milage does it need changing?? Thanks, Stu. :)

What should this cost to get changed - not sure if its a chain or belt.

Hello - first post. I have a 1991 500SEL that refused to start last week (had run as quiet as you could wish and flawlessly up until then - barring every now and then the engine would fail to turn upon start up- suggestion was "missing teeth on starter motor" as a possibility - this was due...

I'm thinking of buying a 1980 380SL (107) with 90,000 miles. I've heard about weak single timing chains and was wondering how big an issue these are; Do they just snap with no warning or do they tend to rattle first? What mileage should I consider changing it? Is it worth while upgrading to...

HAS ANYONE HAD ANY EXPERIENCE WITH THE VALVE TIMING ON A 3OO 24 VALVE? I HAVE JUST HAD THE HEAD GASKET CHANGED TO STOP AN OIL LEAK, AND THE CAR WAS RUNNING VERY ERRATICALY - IN FACT WHEN THE ENGINE WAS REVVED AND THE CAM ADJUSTER MOVED THE CAM TO CHANGE THE TIMING - THERE WAS A TERRIBLE...

Can someone tell me which it is, belt or chain? And how often do they need servicing? Btw is there a 'big' service on the E55 AMG other than the 'B' service? - Rich If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you