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Originally Posted by anziani
Lego---,
At what mileage did you replace your chain tensioners? I have a '95 E420 with 128K.
And you are right, the 400 series is the greatest car I have ever driven. Looking at a '95 S500 coupe this week to add to the V-8 garage!
Anziani
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I replaced the chain guides at 210,000 miles. I was starting to get some slapping noises, and when I dropped the oil pan, I found shattered pieces of the guides. I wouldn't worry about tearing into the engine until you get the symptoms. All the research I had done on the subject said that actual failure of the timing chain and subsequent engine damage is unheard of.
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'85 500SEL, 245,000 miles (sold)
'92 400E, 295,000 miles (donated)
'84 VW GTI (work in progress)
'10 VW GTI (daily)
'72 Chevy C10
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