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1990 Mercedes Benz 300e Repair Question


Topics covered: Timing chain, Engine, Noise.
Mileage: 250,000 miles.

Asked on December 12, 2012

Mercedes Benz 300e Timing chain Problem

1990 mercedes benz 300e timing chain broke when it was idling in neutral it made a cough noise an then i pulled of cam cover to find the chain broken would this damage any other parts or should i just change the timing chain an tensioner an set it back to tdc etc an try my luck
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Replied on December 12, 2012

Not an interference engine so no valve damage. so chain and guide replacement should get it back running

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