In the deep recesses of my failing mind, I think I recall a thread about shortening a new plastic timing chain guide by cutting off part of it to eliminate the area where it typically breaks. I cannot remember the details or if it was a home made remedy or a Mercedes TSB. I seem to recall that this was for the 420 and/or a 560engine. Anyone have any further info about what I think I remember?

Thanks.

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Len
'59 220S Cabriolet-SOLD and living happily in Malta
'83 240D 351,500 miles original owner-SOLD
'88 560SL 41,000 miles - totaled and parted out
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'99 E300 turbo 227,500 miles
'03 SLK320 40,000 miles - gave to my daughter
'14 Smart electric coupe 28,500 miles
'14 Smart electric cabriolet 28,500 miles
'15 Smart electric coupe 28,000 miles

I would be interested in this too, although I now have two guides for the LH side of my 380 that are made of metal. BTW, the 560's LH "under" guide - the one that tyipcally breaks and sneaks up between the chain and gear - is longer than the one on the 380.

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85 380SL
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