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co.aulakh 09-11-2000 09:35 PM
i adjusted tne valves today.
there is a 5 degree difference between the tdc on the cam and tdc on the crankshaft balancing wheel.
is it too much.
it has been the same for the last 22000 miles.
also, do i HAVE to renew the chain tensioner ???
thanks

MBZ.Ian 09-12-2000 09:48 AM
Vehicle model/year?


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Mercedes-Benz Master Guild - 2 years
Shop Foreman - 20 + years - dealer.
Part owner - MBZ Transmission remanufacture
2000 SL500
1995 E320
1989 300SE

co.aulakh 09-12-2000 05:21 PM
sorry.
its a 300d 1984.
thanks

P.E.Haiges 09-19-2000 01:26 AM
Yes, it is time for a new chain. Tensioner might be OK if it is keeping the old chain tight. Take it apart to reset it and see if the ratchet action works OK.
P E H

Douglas Broome 09-25-2000 10:44 PM
Why go to the trouble of replacing the chain and not the tensioner? They cost about $50. I did mine both my 1977 240Dat 168k miles, thern adjusted the valves. Made a world of difference to sound and power.

P.E.Haiges 10-02-2000 08:10 PM
Tensioner now $135 from parts shop, more from dealer. Why replace something if its OK?
P E H


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