And very undefensible by tcane - he was simply providing exactly what you asked for - an opinion of his experience. (of which he has WAY more than I) I suspect it wasn't intended to sound mean, but humor and sarcasm are difficult to convey in print.

I have no doubt the engineers that wrote the manual said it was permissible to use a clip link - it has been used in manufacture for awhile, but it doesn't mean that it is the PREFERRED method of R/R.

I think tcane saying it was the way HE would (and did) do it is what he offered.

I think each of us can make up our mind how we want the repair done on our own vehicles. I for one would take the extra step necessary for an endless chain because I feel it would give me peace of mind and if it still failed then it was probably due to an error in my installation rather than a defect (which may be the case using a clip, but THEN I would blame the clip).


John in San Antonio
(praying his TC doesn't break anytime , well, ever)
AND who didn't realize he was replying to an 8 year old thread - thanks whunter for tricking me!

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John Hughes, was in Landstuhl, Germany but currently in San Antonio, TX


1978 280CE Astral Silver now 59,xxx miles and counting "Silber-Kugel"
1986 300E Black Pearl Metallic 143,xxx miles 5-spd daily driver w/ blk leather "Schwarz-Schönheit"
1989 190E 2.6 (euro) 5-spd Desert Taupe 112,xxx kms Had to leave behind in Germany!!! "Helga"
1983 300D Pastel Beige now 312,xxx + miles SOLD

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