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1989 Other Mercedes Benz Models Timing belt

Tiny
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  • 1989 MERCEDES BENZ
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 157,487 MILES
How do I tell if my timing belt is bad. The car wont start but has fuel and spark. Would this be the timing belt
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 AT 3:09 PM

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Tiny
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Open up the distributor cap set it aside-crank engine over do you see the rotor turning if not the belt is gone or the distributor drive/gear sheared off-
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Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 AT 3:59 PM
Tiny
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I have pulled the valve covers and distributor cap. The chain is not broken and the distributor turns fine. All ther valves seem to be working properly, thanks, Clayton.
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