camshaft jump

09-28-2006, 09:40 PM

longshot

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camshaft jump

I have an '83 300D
while driving along; I heard a lot of noise. I stopped, opened hood and saw the valve cover (over timing chain) had a split in case.
the engine ran until I shut it off (quickly).
After removing valve cover; I discovered the chain looks fine; but forward 2 cam towers have splits in them. Chain is very tight and tensioner looks to be fine.
Anybody have an idea what made cam towers break? There is 191K miles on vehicle?!!
Thanks!

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