When did I replace the timing chain on my Mercedes?
A bit of history, I have owned my 2007 Mercedes C180 Kompressor W203 for 2 years now, have put over 40k on it and have enjoyed every minute. The only issue I have been going over is what plagues these engines, the timing chain. The car currently sits at 210,901km and the chain was replaced at 129,568km in 2010, so just over 80k on the chain.
What are the symptoms of timing chain wear?
Common symptoms that your Mercedes-Benz timing chain wear includes poor engine performance, reduced power, check engine light on, and fault codes P0016 and P0017. This guide is applicable to V6, V8, and V12 Mercedes-Benz engines found on C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, ML-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, R-Class, and other models.
What causes the chain tensioner to fail on a Mercedes M271?
What Colin says is exactly right. Also remember the cause of the chain failing is actually the chain tensioner which loosens the tension on the chain. A contributor to the tensioner failing is carbon build up in the engine and incorrect specification engine oil being used. Remember that the tensioner works with oil pressure.
How much does it cost to replace timing chain?
It’ll only cost you R35k if the chain goes and you lose a valve or two. The chain itself won’t cost a lot, but if it stretches, the teeth on the sprockets wear, and those are a bit more expensive. If you just replace the chain before it can damage the sprockets and before it comes off, you’ll save a lot of money and heartache.
How to peen a Mercedes Benz timing chain?
To peen, simply use one of the two tool push pins IN the anvil spot, instead of the anvil. Use the OTHER push pin, RETRACTED, to push the other side of the pin when you peen the master link. This tool is wide enough to work on a Mercedes W123, double row, timing chain.
Can you use a retaining clip on a timing chain?
NEVER use any timing chain that comes with a retaining clip master link, it is a gasoline engine chain = it will fail FAST in a few hundred miles/thousand miles.
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.
Common symptoms that your Mercedes-Benz timing chain wear includes poor engine performance, reduced power, check engine light on, and fault codes P0016 and P0017. This guide is applicable to V6, V8, and V12 Mercedes-Benz engines found on C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, ML-Class, G-Class, GL-Class, R-Class, and other models.