'85 380SL Clicking noise! Timing Chain? Valves? Help

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'85 380SL Clicking noise! Timing Chain? Valves? Help

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05-07-2001, 03:28 PM

Igor

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Could be a clogged oil port in an oil transfer tube that sits above the camshaft. If clogged it'll starve the cam lobe & rocker of oil, causing the case to wear, then the camshaft & rocker wear really takes off. Plastic fittings do crack or melt.

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