82 300D timing chain stretch - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#1 03-25-2001, 01:54 AM

Please tell me if I checked this right...
I aligned the marks on camshaft sprocket to cam bearing housing by turning crank in direction of normal rotation.
Then I read 4 degrees on the (is it a harmonic balancer?)
How much is too much? Will the engine start running rough as this stretch (wear?) increases? When should it be replaced?
Thanx in advance for responses.
Bill.

Benzmac · #2 03-25-2001, 09:19 PM

I know on the later engines, the max is 3 degrees.

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