The timing pointer in my 1980 240d is badly bent towards the left side of the engine. I need to replace it, but I'm not sure if the bolt holding the timing pointer holds anything else. It looks (size & location) like it may be a timing chain rail bolt as well as the timing pointer bolt, and I don't have an MB manual.

Can I R&R the timing pointer without disturbing anything else?

Many thanks,

Hatch

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1980 240d 4sp
ASE Master Auto Technician
ASE Advanced Engine Performance

If it is the one on the outside of the engine, you can replace it by itself I believe. i wouldn't hesitate to do it.

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Benzmac:
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Thanks Benzmac.

It is the pointer for the harmonic balancer.

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1980 240d 4sp
ASE Master Auto Technician
ASE Advanced Engine Performance

If anyone is interested. . . I verified one can replace the timing pointer with no worries.

Just FYI

Hatch

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1980 240d 4sp
ASE Master Auto Technician
ASE Advanced Engine Performance