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Old 05-21-2018, 02:52 PM
Gilliac Gilliac is offline
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1981 380SL Timing chain replacement

I am a fair mechanic but mostly American V-8s. I have a 1981 380SL that has the dreaded single row timing chain. The chain was replaced at about 40K (before I owned it) and now at 80K it is time to do it again.

I found a video on YouTube but it was for a double row chain (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DQdGlSLMLM)

Is there any difference in the procedure for a single row chain?

I plan to do the chain, three guides, and the tensioner. Besides a new fan clutch and valve cover gaskets, do I need to do any thing else?

Thanks for the help

Gil
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