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05-14-2003, 08:17 PM
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94 S350D broken timing chain
I have a 94 S350D with 140K, while driving on the interstate I ran over a 4X4 (lumber not SUV) with the R/F tire. The car stopped and afetr towing to the repair shop we found the timing chain had broken. Does anyone have any idea as to what caused this, ther is no external sign of damage. Also I'm going to need a replacement engine so I can use help this area also.
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05-15-2003, 12:30 AM
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Have him show u the damage..... or explain how he determined the the timing chain is broke then bring what he say's back to here.
Sounds like someone "may be" wanting to make some big buks off you for a job uneeded. Heck...... Ive heard mechanics claim something like this.. then fix what ever little problem the 4x4 caused then charge u also for parts and labor for fixing a timing chain he never touched. A second opinioun might be advisable too.
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05-15-2003, 01:06 AM
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Maybe an insurable claim if there is some evidence.
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05-16-2003, 12:06 AM
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Actually, I believe the bulletin was only affecting the OM602 (5-cyl) engines in the early 90's, but I could be mistaken. The problem was defective chains from the factory which stretched prematurely, but they don't just snap. It was only for certain years and engine numbers, not all were affected.
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05-16-2003, 09:29 AM
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Gass,
What other damage to your car was there from the 4X4? Did your mechanic show you the broken chain? P E H Last edited by P.E.Haiges; 05-16-2003 at 06:55 PM.
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