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Old 01-18-2005, 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 86560SEL
I talked to the guy with the 1985 500 SEL. He said no cause for concern, because the 500 has a dual chain and he has never heard of one breaking and causing damage. He said the 380 SEL was a different story, as it was a single chain engine. Is this true? Thanks.

semi-true.... the 380 up to 1983 had single chain until they were converted to dual chains. However, all m116 and m117 engines need their chains changed on timly intervals.
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