Thread: Zero degrees timing chain stretch
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Old 04-11-2003, 01:46 PM
md21722 md21722 is offline
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DieselAddict,

Has your mechanic ever measured the chain stretch? Either with a dial indicator or lining up the marks on the cam and tower? Some mechanics will say that chains don't stretch or that it doesn't matter - that's completely false!

My '87 300D spare engine has 3-4 degrees at 175Kmi and I've heard of some 617 engines with as much as 17 degrees of stretch!! The chains DO stretch if the engine has not been well cared for (changing the oil).

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