Hi,

Looking at my timing chain tensioner guide I noticed misalignment between the guide and the tensioner. I attached a photo below. I have a new part on the way because I will be redoing the timing chain anyway, but is this normal? If not, how is this corrected? Part appears to be OEM Mercedes with the part number and symbol.

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Theseus

Instragram: doss_project
1984 300SD - 930 Blue, OM 617
Murfreesboro, TN

Theseus owned a ship in Greek mythology, and when a part of the ship needed replacing, it was replaced. Eventually, everything was replaced. Is it the same ship? (I own the car of Theseus. )

Seen it before but cannot say if it is normal. Can you pull back to where it should be? If yes, the pivot hole in the bottom of the rail and/or the pivot pin may be worn.

Good luck!!!

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"Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength" - Eric Hoffer

It has some play to move it into place. I will be eventually pulling it anyway. I saw on another thread someone that used a copper sleeve to align them but wanted to see if it was necessary before attemping that.

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Theseus

Instragram: doss_project
1984 300SD - 930 Blue, OM 617
Murfreesboro, TN

Theseus owned a ship in Greek mythology, and when a part of the ship needed replacing, it was replaced. Eventually, everything was replaced. Is it the same ship? (I own the car of Theseus. )

If it cannot be pushed more than halfway off position I wouldn't deem it urgent, rather I'd put it on a "to be done" list.

Good luck!!!

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"Rudeness is a weak man's imitation of strength" - Eric Hoffer

I've never seen one that didn't line up like that.

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