What to do if your Mercedes has timing chain issue?
If you have a vehicle with one of these engines built between 04 and 06 and your check engine light comes on, Mercedes encourages you to visit your M-B dealer rather than an independent shop, as Mercedes is offering free repairs to affected customers.
Can a worn out timing chain cause an oil leak?
A worn-out timing chain can leave small, broken pieces in the oil pan, which you may notice when draining your Mercedes’ oil. If metal shavings drip out, it can be an indication of a failing timing chain. Metal shavings are also an excellent warning of worn-out keepers, cylinder head valves, retainers and other hardware.
What happens when the chain breaks on a Mercedes?
His chain broke a couple of months later. It’s not only the chain by the way, the guides are plastic and become brittle with age and heat and when they break they get jammed in the chain. Yeah, I was afraid of this contradictory information….
What causes Mercedes Benz CLK roof lock cylinder to fail?
The roof lock cylinder is usually the first one to fail. When it does, the headliner may get soaked in hydraulic oil. Along with the hydraulic system, there is plenty of electronics to manage the roof on the W209. These cars are getting old and sometimes the roof can be a bit fussy.
When to change the timing chain on a Mercedes Benz?
Timing chain is an internal component and should not be changed unless the engine goes bad….You have to dismantle the engine to change it.
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.
Why did my timing chain break on my 500SEL?
My mechanic laughed when I told him to replace the one on my 500SEL (W140) because he said they were bulletproof. His chain broke a couple of months later. It’s not only the chain by the way, the guides are plastic and become brittle with age and heat and when they break they get jammed in the chain.
A worn-out timing chain can leave small, broken pieces in the oil pan, which you may notice when draining your Mercedes’ oil. If metal shavings drip out, it can be an indication of a failing timing chain. Metal shavings are also an excellent warning of worn-out keepers, cylinder head valves, retainers and other hardware.