When to replace timing chain on Mercedes Benz?
In practice, mechanics probably recommend replacing the chain when you do the chain tensioners since you already have the front of the engine torn down (even if the chain isn’t necessarily in need of replacement). Saves labor costs for two front end tear downs.
How to renew the chain in a Mercedes Benz?
The plastic chain guides, sprockets, pins, tensioner and chain can all be renewed through the valve covers, leaving the engine in place. Here is a simple step by step showing my first time through the process that hopefully shows you can do it without error. Loading…
How much does it cost to replace timing chain?
THE CHAIN, RAILS AND TENSIONERS IS ONE JOB, ITS NOT TAKE YOUR PICK. A GOOD MB SHOP SHOULD CHARGE YOU ANYWHERE FROM $550 TO $700, NOT A PENNY MORE. THE BEST MB SHOP IN CHICAGO DID THE JOB ON MY SEC LAST WEEK FOR SOMEWHERE AROUND $650.
Are there any issues with a Mercedes Benz?
The only issues you will see with these cars is a bad brake light switch (easy and cheap to fix yourself), ball joints, engine mounts and maybe an automatic transmission valve body repairs. E-Class is another Mercedes-Benz model that doesn’t mind the high mileage. The W211 model was a complete redesign from the previous generation E-Class.
How long does a Mercedes-Benz clutch change last?
( 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) Saying this, it’s a pretty expensive job.
Why is the timing chain on my R350 rattling?
^ My R350 (gasoline) has had a rattling timing chain on start for the last 100,000 miles. It usually goes away after a few seconds. Apparently the timing chain tensioner is hydraulically operated off engine oil pressure.
In practice, mechanics probably recommend replacing the chain when you do the chain tensioners since you already have the front of the engine torn down (even if the chain isn’t necessarily in need of replacement). Saves labor costs for two front end tear downs.
The plastic chain guides, sprockets, pins, tensioner and chain can all be renewed through the valve covers, leaving the engine in place. Here is a simple step by step showing my first time through the process that hopefully shows you can do it without error. Loading…
( 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) Saying this, it’s a pretty expensive job.
^ My R350 (gasoline) has had a rattling timing chain on start for the last 100,000 miles. It usually goes away after a few seconds. Apparently the timing chain tensioner is hydraulically operated off engine oil pressure.