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jase 01-10-2009 09:07 PM

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.

wbain5280 01-11-2009 07:49 AM

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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