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02-28-2004, 09:45 AM
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1997 E320 Blown Timing Chain
Purchased a 1997 E320 2 months ago, noticed oil leaks (typical) around timing chain cover and possibly head gasket (car has 72,000 miles on it)...Pointed this out to "Used Mercedes Dealer" and he agreed to pay for repairs.....Car was sent to an indepedent with factory certified MB techs and they head gasket was replaced & timing cover resealed, got the car back and 3 days later while driving at about 40 mph the car shuts down...Open the hood and the valve cover has about a 5 inch piece of itself missing, timing chain's exposed and sloppy......Needless to say it's back at the shop now.....Wondering if I should dump this car as soon as I get it back???????....Are these engines that crappy????? My 1987 300E with the 3.2 runs like a charm.........I've never been so disgusted with a Mercedes Benz product in my life!
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Currently Driving 2006 E320 CDI 1999 E300 Turbo Diesl 2002 ML500 1995 E320 Station Wagon MBs I've owned 1997 E320 Assassinated by Pine Tree 1987 300E Wife Killed Engine 1981 300D Stretch Limo Total Loss 1970 250 Coupe 212,000 mi. 1974 450sel 184,000 mi. 1974 240D 377,000 mi. 1977 300D 204, 000 mi. 1979 280se God Only Knows! 1983 240D 130,000 mi. 1972 220D 280,000 mi. 1983 300SD 244,000 mi. 
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