what is a reasonable charge in the Atlanta area for a timing chain and tensioner replacement on a 87 300D? Any recommendations for good quality work?
thanks
Joel

I would suggest taking it to MB Autowerks to have this work done. Call them and see if they can give you an estimate for this job.

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Jim

Why are you changing it? Isn't this one of the engines with the ratcheting tensioner?

Have a great day,

When I lived in Atlanta, I used Austrian Motors on Northside and 14th Street. I always had a good experience with them.

I dont know his mileage, but at 272K mine had 12+ degrees of stretch. It has a hydraulic piston type tensioner.

HOLY COW !!!! 12 DEGREES???

I am surprised it runs! I don't think the tensioner is even touching the chain!

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Ed
1981 300CD (Benzina)
1968 250 S (Gina) 266,000 miles!
1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (Guido)
1976 Jaguar XJS-saved a V-12 from the chevy curse, what a great engine!
1988 Cadillac Eldorado (better car than you might think!)
1988 Yamaha Venture (better than a Wing!)
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1976 Yamaha XS 650 (sold)
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