The timing chain at least on my 603 looks simple to do, just pull the valve cover off. Break the chain hook the new one up to the old one and spin the engine around very very slowly. The guides are cheap and made of plastic.

As far to the cost of valve jobs I keep hearing $1,500-$2,000. But if you pull the heads yourself you can save a lot. But even at 10k miles a year that is a lest 5 years down the road if not much more. Just keep the oil changed and don't worry about it.

Now as far as changing the trans fluid every 20k it is a very simple but messy job. I hate changing it and will send it out to a shop next time. But if you diy figure $30-40 give or take. No special tools needed very simple.


Also don't forget the brake fluid needs! to be flushed every 1-2 years, again very simple and will cost you less then $10 if you diy. Use Dot 4 fluid not Dot 3

Rear diff fluid should also be changed every 50k or so, again very simple and under $10 if you diy.

Coolant should be changed every 2 years and only MB coolant or Zerox 5 should be used. Pretty simple and cheap under $30.

The 560's have tons of fan belts keep an eye on them. But they look cheap enough, just Gates or Dayco belts any autoparts store should have them.

Other then that the brakes are simple to do just pull the pads out the back of the calipers. Rear discs can be a pain to get off because they tend to rust onto the hub.

Last but not least their is a power steering filter and it and the fluid should be changed every now and then.

Parts and filters can be bought cheaply from Fastlane at the top of this page. Good service and prices. Also use only German filters, Mann, Heignst, Bosch ect. No Fram, STP, Carquest.

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