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Old 03-10-2003, 02:45 PM
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My C230 has also had a new belt tensioner, and my Dad's as well. Very common repair at your mileage, or less even.

It can make a banging noise that might be mistaken for a timing chain going south.

Check the belt tensioner before replacing the chain/tensioner. The M111 timing chain is long lived, especially if you have a good oil/filter changing history.
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