I need to change the timing chain on my 93 2.6L 190e. I would like to know if any member has this tool and willing to loan it. I will pay a deposit if needed via paypal, MO, or any way you like.
Thanks,
Meza
PS. Anyone aware of auto part stores that loan it?

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Meza
1993 190E 2.6
Advanced Diesel Systems Test and Research Engineer

hi

haven't worked on your exact engine but on my 420's and 350 a new chain is replaced using a "C" clip on the connecting link.

if you're removing the original chain use a grinder to grind off one of the links. really easy just cover up the open areas of the engine.

good luck
craig

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Thanks Much!
Craig

1972 350sl Red/Blk 117k
1988 420sel charcoal/Blk 140k
1987 420sel gold/tan 128k
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Pound it to fit then Paint it to match!

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Putting the square peg in the round hole is not hard... IF you do it fast enough!

Old enough to know better but stupid enough to do it anyway!

You most likely already own a crimping tool, aka ball peen hammer. Roll the new chain in place, put the master link in from the back side, feel of the plate and put the rounded edge of the holes forward. Use a body dolly or another hammer from the back to hold it in place, then carefully peen the pins into place.

These engines do not have the C circlip, they have a permanent link.

Good luck,

I would strongly advise using the factory tool. The side plate is a very tight force fit over the pins. The tool has a magnet to hold the side plate in place while installing it. The factory tool forces the side plate on just the right amount. This will prevent it from binding. A movable mandrel in the tool is then turned and is used to upset the end of the pins. When done, you might never find where the peening was done except for the fact that the master link is a different color!! Some Benz parts houses loan out this tool.

Meza,

http://www.************************/ shows them for rent in their catalog. Not sure about the cost or how much the deposit is.

Good Luck,

MikeR
93 190 2.6 Sportline

I've peened several with great long term success.

Have a great day,

Is the factory tool so different from the link extracter/installer you would use for a bike chain?

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Cheers, Neil

hi meza

when you get your new replacement chain i would be interested in knowing if the new chain does come with circlips on the connecting link.

i'm looking right now for a 190 w/the 2.6 or a 2.3 for my wife. finally got her convinced to get rid on the 98 escort but she still insists as she says i want a little car so i zip here and zip there. don't know why one of the 420's won't work but that is what she wants.

thanks for the info
craig

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Thanks Much!
Craig

1972 350sl Red/Blk 117k
1988 420sel charcoal/Blk 140k
1987 420sel gold/tan 128k
See My Cars at:http://mysite.verizon.net/res0aytj/index.html

Pound it to fit then Paint it to match!

There is only First Place and Varying degrees of last!

Old age and deceit will overcome Youth and Enthusiasm every time!

Putting the square peg in the round hole is not hard... IF you do it fast enough!

Old enough to know better but stupid enough to do it anyway!

The replacement chains use the permanent link.

The tool has very little resemblance to one for a bike chain. The bike chain tool is a link breaker. The MB tool holds the plate in place while pressing the prettiest crimp you ever saw into the link pins. If the link was out where you could see the beautiful crimp, it would make the tool worthwhile, but since it's hidden in the engine where no one can see the difference, skilled use of a ball peen hammer will provide the same final result.

Have a great day,