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Originally Posted by Rockman59
Pentoman Said: I am approaching 100,000 miles on the old 1986 M102.. chain/tensioner time yet?
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Since the engine is now 19 years old and most MB experts say the chain and related parts should be replaced at 100K miles and/or 10 years.....I'd say you are ready now. If the plastic guides fail and a piece gets into your chain and you jump time.....then be ready for major engine work. The plastic guides are white color when new....and when old they become dark brown and fragile. Better get the job done soon.
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Cheers I'll hopefully do it soon along with the valve stem seals.. must've spent money enough in oil top ups to have bought another entire engine by now.
Can chain 'slap' only ever be heard on startup? Are there any worrying chain associated noises to be heard whilst going along?
Sorry for the thread hijack by the way.. very annoying of me
DC - You could take the car to the dealer who did the work and mention what the independent garage said (in an entirely friendly way). They may want to check it out (for free?) And if something does fail you have yourself pretty well covered.
good luck
Russell