Is the timing chain on my Mercedes SLK 350?
I have the above SLK with 65K on the clock, it has been services at the correct intervals but does not confirm if the timing chain has had any attention at all. I am not sure if there is a specific maintenance milage for attention or change of the timing chain, anyone out there with information would be grateful.
Are there any problems with my Mercedes SLK 350?
However ,on modern engines they don’t seem to.If you have maintained the car with regular oil and filter changes with a quality oil ,then there is no need to worry,unless you are experiencing problems with the engine fault light flagging cam sensor fault. Sara49, a cut and paste spam seller.
What happens when the camshaft position sensor fails?
The camshaft position sensor isn’t checked in most regular services, but your vehicle has warning signs for when the sensor begins to fail. Because it sends information to the camshaft, when the sensor begins to fail your engine will begin to have trouble. Your engine may have a hard time turning on, staying on, idling, or running smoothly.
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.
What are the timing tips for a camshaft?
Camshaft Timing Tips. EXAMPLE: To advance the camshaft, you install the crankshaft sprocket using the keyway marked A. Then you align the A mark on the outer edge of the sprocket with the dot marked on the camshaft sprocket, mark to mark. You must use the corresponding marks on the crankshaft sprocket for proper installation.
Do you have to change the timing gears?
However, the term timing gear has hung on and is still in common use to describe the sprockets that drive timing chains and timing belts as well. Changing the actual gears and the replacement of sprockets on other types of engines is similar, but often more complicated because of overhead camshaft layouts.
How do you advance a camshaft sprocket at Speedway Motors?
EXAMPLE: To advance the camshaft, you install the crankshaft sprocket using the keyway marked A. Then you align the A mark on the outer edge of the sprocket with the dot marked on the camshaft sprocket, mark to mark. You must use the corresponding marks on the crankshaft sprocket for proper installation. Cam Timing. Advancing.