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Old 07-01-2009, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by M.B.DOC View Post
MB hasn't issued a replacement mileage on any engine.
They do suggest inspecting the chain any time the valve cover(s) is off.
On a diesel engine 3-4 deg stretch is max & on a gas engine 5-6 deg.

On that engine you would check for stretch at 45deg BTDC compression stroke.

Have seen M119 engines with broken chains at 125K & others with good chains at 200K.
Guess that depends on oil change frequency...?
The M119 in my E500 has the original chain at 200k.
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