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Originally Posted by 777funk
It seems like that's the fatal flaw of the Mercedes Diesel engine.
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Rubbish! Changing the chain and tensioner (and cam sprocket when required) is not difficult at all and can easily be done by a good DIYer in a few hours. Measuring chain wear (aka stretch) is easy; although measuring valve lift is far more accurate, simply lining up the marks on cam tower and gear and then reading the harmonic balancer pointer position is more than close enough. Replacing the chain guides is more involved but usually is not necessary before 500k miles.
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M. Dillon
'87 124.193 (300TD) "White Whale", ~392k miles, 3.5l IP fitted
'95 124.131 (E300) "Sapphire", 380k miles
'73 Balboa 20 "Sanctification"
Charleston SC
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