Okay, I'll do the chain. Seems smart.

I was under the impression if you pull the front cover you run a high risk of killing the head gaskets? If I can yank it without killing the gaskets, I'd do the lower guides too.

At this point, I'm not sure how long the car will be around.

Should I do the oil pump tensioner and chain?

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

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