Are you aware of the timing chain guide rails that like to fail on the V8 cars?

I had a 420 that broke the guide, chain jumped... and that's all she wrote for the top end of the motor.

Pop the driver's valve cover off and take a quick peek before pulling hair out testing all the electronics.

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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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