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Originally Posted by 86560SEL
Don't know, but I have 267K on my 380SE (V8) and I have no idea when (or if) it was last changed. Have no plans to ever change it..... car is not worth it. I plan on driving mine here in town until it locks up. 
If you paid alot for your car and it has an otherwise very strong engine, I would change if in doubt. I do not care on mine because I only paid $1000 for it and it has 267K and I think the engine is worn out anyway, because of the lifter tapping/rod knocking sound- due to worn camshaft on passenger side. |
You only paid $1000 for your 560. It may be a rustbucket but it also has only 267k. The bottom end is indestructable on these. Keep up on the oil changes and at LEAST spend the $30 on rails and a weekend to replace them. Don't condemn your engine to death because of $30 in parts and 2-4 hours of labor (4 if you're taking breaks every 15 minutes for a beer or to watch the game like I do on jobs this easy).
If your 560 ISNT rusty, then for the love of god, change that chain too. Take care of the engine and 300k WILL pass by with ease.