timing

Hi Everyone im new to the forum here and hope you can help. I have a 1996 E220 w124 with the 2.2 dohc engine 165k miles. The Timing chain needs replacing, my question is can I buy a kit from somewhere with chain, guides tentioner etc? Is is fairly straight forward job or does the head need to...

I thought I would share my story. I had my 53 plate w203 180 k serviced last week (18/12/2008 A Service) On christmas eve at 7pm it refused to start. I called Mobilolife and they arranged for local breakdown to attend. About 40 mins later a tow truck arrived and car was transported to my home...

AMG was at the scammers today to have a suspected timing chain rattle looked into. After having the timing case off the chain and tensioner was given a clean bill of health. The dealership now has no idea where the rattle is originating from and wants a further 20 hours diagnostic time which...

how often should the above be changed every what 40.000 0r higher???

Wanting to check the ignition timing on a 117 964 engine. Have searched, but find reading between 0 BTDC and 20 BTDC. Can anyone confirm. Thanks.

Hi i have a Brand new boxed genuine Mercedes Benz timing chain. I had brought this for my W210 E320cdi, never used it and whilst cleaning out found it! Part No. A003 997 75 94 Pm me....

My A140, registered March 2000 (petrol) recently cut out whilst on the motorway. A vacuum test shows no presure in all 4 cylinders; I'm thinking the timing chain may have snapped. The car has done 110K miles and has full service history. Anyone had similar experience or any suggestions as to...

I was reading Haynes manual to do timing on my N Reg C180 Classic but i am a bit confused. Haynes manual says turn the crankshaft pulley to 20 ATDC to match the timing point on the timing cover. I am not experienced mechanic but i would like to learn. So i checked my car and i found some...

Can anyone tell me how I can change ignition timing on my 90' 300E? I'm having problem on acceleration and looks like it's ignition related issue. So, I want to try to change the timing, but couldn't figure out how to change it. Thanks in advance. Don :confused:

When should the timing chain be checked? My e200 komp has covered 125,000 miles and is due a b service in about another 5,000. Is it checked then or shouild I ask to have it checked asap??? many thanks

Hello everyone! Has anyone ever experienced a snapped timing chain on a SLK 230 Kompressor? I have a 1997 model that I bought when it was 18 months old and it has a full service history and never been thrashed. The garage tells me I need a new/second-hand engine but finding one appears to be a...

Hi All Coming up on 93,000 miles on my 2000 S320 and was wondering at what intervals should the timing chain be replaced, or for that matter should it be replaced at all, any advice welcome. Niall

Hi guys, A quick question regarding the timing on a 2.5-16: With the engine at TDC on cylinder 1, crank pulley exactly at 0/T marking, and the cams in the correct postion, how low should the dots on the cam sprockets be? What I mean is, from all the pics/diagrams I've seen, they look like...

Can any body tell me the Valve timing on the cosworth. Does the valves open at 10 degrees before top dead center or 10 degrees after TDC,or any other way. .:confused:

My 2002 e200 komp is coming up for 116,000 miles. When should the timing chain be replaced and I have an A service due in 1500miles, so what else in addition to the usual A service will be needed? Many thanks :rock:

i need t remove the cylinder head, i therefore need to spilt timing chain does the original chain have a spilt link or do have to brake it and fit a spilt link thanks john27

Found this well illustrated post on changing the timing chain and valve clearances on the 16v 190 engines. Its under technical/engine and drive train/engine/changing timing chain and valve clearances. http://www.mercedes190.co.uk/ :rock:

Hi 94 W124 OM606 non Turbo Got my injectors re-balanced for £25 each, the performance has greatly improved, a lot more pull on hills and is overall a lot more responsive -BUT - It's started nailing (pinking) under 1200 revs. The guy who did them said he had set the pop pressure at 160...

Hi Guys.... I'm new to this forum and im desperately in need of sum help. Im getting my car's motor overhauled soon and im not sure of the timing. So if any one can please tell me how to set the timing position for crank, cam and diesel pump. Secondly, my mechanic drained the atf and says that...

I have just had the cylinder head gasket replaced on my wifes 1993 2ltr 190E at 105000miles ,I decided to have a new Mercedes OE duplex timing chain kit fitted while the job was being done, after completion of the job there is a whine form the timing chain area, not excessive but noticable...