Does Mercedes have timing belt?
In general, Mercedes and BMWs are equipped with timing chains. ? Below is a non-exhaustive list of cars that can be fitted with a timing chain: Most BMWs. Most Mercedes.
How long are timing belts good for on a Mercedes?
I would think so too but I’m not a merc mechanic. It seems that the A class has a few timing chain problems if you get a bad one but the rest of the merc range seem to have no undue problems and chains should be good for 150000/2000000 miles. There is a recent thread on timing chains.
When to check timing belt on Mercedes SLK?
You may want to check it in about 153000 miles . I’m assuming that type49 knows the SLK has a timing chain and that’s why his reply is cryptic. I would think so too but I’m not a merc mechanic.
When to replace timing chain on Mercedes a class?
It seems that the A class has a few timing chain problems if you get a bad one but the rest of the merc range seem to have no undue problems and chains should be good for 150000/2000000 miles. There is a recent thread on timing chains.
When is it recommended to change the timing belt / chain?
SLK 230, when is it recommended to change the Timing belt/chain. Hi gang. I’ve been wondering if any one has any idea at what mileage/KM it is recommended to change the timing belt and/or chain {have they a chain or belt?}on a SLK 230.
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.
SLK 230, when is it recommended to change the Timing belt/chain. Hi gang. I’ve been wondering if any one has any idea at what mileage/KM it is recommended to change the timing belt and/or chain {have they a chain or belt?}on a SLK 230.
How many timing chains does a Mercedes R350 have?
If t’s Mercedes it’s going to be expensive, regardless of which Mercedes. The R350 I have, of course, benefits from also having THREE timing chains (one master then one to each cylinder bank) to worry about, and of course you would only do all three at once.