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01-10-2009, 09:07 PM
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380 broken cam chain guide
Hi all have 84 380se with broken cam chain guide, 2nd time in 3years, is this a common fault in v8 merc's, its the L/H head and yes the car has hydraulic shocks.can anyone tell me if there is a beter guide out there other than the normal one. Or any other reason as to why the guide failled.
Last edited by jase; 01-10-2009 at 10:51 PM. Reason: no answers coming in 
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01-11-2009, 07:49 AM
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The only reasons would be chain wear, a bad tensioner or worn sprockets. The sprocket tips should be flat not sharp and would need to be replaced if they are sharp.
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Regards Warren Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL ENTER > = (HP RPN) Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.
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