Thanks Snib. I am also considering a much cheaper 85 380SE. I just do not want to buy one of these and have the chain snap and destroy the engine.

That is one reason I was wanting to know if there were any warning signs of a worn chain, such as noises, etc.

Thanks again!

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2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4wd
1991 Lincoln Town Car Executive
1991 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1988 Mercedes 300SEL
1972 Chevrolet Caprice Kingswood Estate 9-passenger wagon
1973 Pontiac Grand Ville
(Prior MB's: 1974 240D, 1985 380SE, 1984 190D, 1993 400SEL)