240d mercedes timing chain

MJSTUKE

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1983 MERCEDES BENZ 240D
4 CYL
AUTOMATIC
207,000 MILES

I parked my 1983 Mercedes 240D in my driveway and when I went to re start it, it cranks freely with no sign of firing. It is cranking at a slightly higher pitch. I have a feeling it might be the timing chain. How do I check it?

Friday, November 12th, 2010 AT 8:01 PM

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FIXITMR

MECHANIC
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Take vavle cover off and see if cam is turning/lifters moving? If there is no rhythmic laboring sound when cranking but just faster steady drone/pitch then you probably got serious issues including some bent valves.