Do Mercedes engines have timing belts or chains?
Porsche, BMW and Mercedes Benz make use of an internal timing chain. The down side of the external timing belt is the fact that like all belts, it is a wear item and must be replaced. On average, timing belts should be replaced every 80,000 miles or every 5 years.
Is the timing belt the same as the timing chain?
Does anyone know if my 1999 E430 Sport has a timing belt or timing chain? Thanks in advance! If the car has a star somewhere, it should be a Mercedes and it would have a chain instead of a belt (I’m not sure actually if a timing belt had been used on some engines but I’m not aware of any, this one would have a chain anyway).
Why do Mercedes Benz use metal timing chain?
A metal timing chain is inherently more durable and more resistant to the heat and friction generated by your engine, especially the powerful ones found in Mercedes-Benz vehicles. It will stand up to these pressures without wearing down like a rubber belt might.
Does the Mercedes C280 have a timing belt or chain?
The Mercedes Benz C280, like all Mercedes Benz models, has a timing chain. Although timing chains are more durable than timing belts, after several hundred thousand miles, it may be time to replace the timing chain as well.
When to replace timing belt and serpentine belt?
Some people get confused in Timing and drive belt as well as Timing and Serpentine Belt. The first are the same but second are different. In modern era, it is recommended by car manufacturers to replace engine belt from between 40,000 – 150,000 kilometers, depending on the engine. Even if one use one’s car off and on.
Does anyone know if my 1999 E430 Sport has a timing belt or timing chain? Thanks in advance! If the car has a star somewhere, it should be a Mercedes and it would have a chain instead of a belt (I’m not sure actually if a timing belt had been used on some engines but I’m not aware of any, this one would have a chain anyway).
When to replace timing chain on Mercedes B class?
Always when you replace the timing chain Buy the OEM raplacment set. ( Mercedes parts) It usually lasts 300-400k km on a B class. / (Diesel) Yeah it’s not like in old mercedes cars where it lasts for at least 800k km. Alo i think a good practice when doing the chain job to change the water pump, thermostat and a clutch job. ( cause engine is out)
How does the timing chain tensioner work on a Mercedes?
Apparently the timing chain tensioner is hydraulically operated off engine oil pressure. In “the good old days” they used to fit a check valve in the oil feed to the tensioner so that it didn’t back off when the engine stopped. Some accountant type decided that was too expensive and it got deleted.
Do you need maintenance on a timing chain?
A timing chain does not require any maintenance, apart from carrying out a check after reaching 125,000 miles. Unlike the rubber that makes up the timing belt, the metal in the timing chain is resistant to temperature changes.