Thread: OM617 Rebuild ?
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Old 02-26-2015, 08:56 AM
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At 167k you're probably still fine on all wear items.

If you want to refresh it install a new "waffle style" oil filter gasket, timing tensioner spring/gasket, new timing chain guides, and a new timing chain.

If you pull the balancer in the front to install a new front main, buy new Mercedes brand bolts for the balancer they go bad. Check your vacuum pump bearings, and the injection pump bushing play.

Don't mess with the rear main(unless it leaks)-you need to pull the crank to replace it.
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