190e 16v cam timing - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

jhodg5ck · #1 07-15-2006, 05:17 PM

No! THat's BAD... I'm not a 16V expert but I beleive the US cars were 9-1 (about 150psi) and the Euro's were 10-1 (about 175 psi).

I'd say you have some bent valves in there:-/

Drop me an email, I can help you out w/ what ever you may need.

Jonathan

fpietri · #2 07-16-2006, 10:15 PM

Thanks for your repplies jhodg5ck, I tried the compression test as I was looking for the problem and they all checked pretty even at around 100 psi. I will try putting on a new style tensioner with eveything straight, then do another comp. test. Either I bent ALL the valves or I had some compression because all the valves were just closing or opening (with one cam being off some). With luck, I`ll be okay. If not, then I guess I have some little project on my hands. Any help on that tensioner....maybe used??
fpietri

jhodg5ck · #3 07-16-2006, 10:44 PM

All my used tensioners get tossed about 5 minutes after they get pulled:-P

If you need new it's not a problem..just drop a line,
jono@blueridgemb.com

Jonathan

mbdoc · #4 07-17-2006, 09:13 AM

IF the chain jumped...and it did then you have a broken LOWER rail...IF you don't remove the complete front cover & oil pan and replace that broken rail you most likely will have FUTURE chain problems even if you replace the chain & install the modified tensioner!