Hi

I went with a friend today to the U pull place, and I was wondering about the timing chain in my 82' 240d, I saw a Volkswagen with a similar doble row timing chain, and then I found a 94' E 320 and the y all seem to have the same type of timing chain, but then the E320 timing chain cost new $90 the 240d seems to be more expensive and is just a bit longer.

Is there a difference in the type of chain?, or why the 240d is more expensive, I know it sound a little bit of dumb question but I'm just wondering about changing the chain and I want to trow money away.

Thanks a lot

Forget about second hand chain.
The chain needs to be the correct pitch & roller size.

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pricing is based on demand. there are a lot more drivers with the e320 than the 240D... but in addition to demand, it's competition. and stock parts needing sold. etc.
if your chain is beyond stretch limits of an offset key, you will need a new one.

Hi

The chain should be ok, it has a 3% key, but sometimes I wonder about the price I think you are wright with the demand and supply.

I'm just curious about it, I noticed that many parts are similar in BMW Mercedes and Volkswagen, besides being all German they have the same suppliers at some point, yesterday I got the master and slave clutch cylinder from a BMW and I swap the pistons with my car ones, and they were about the same size and shape, It just works straight. Something similar happens with the injectors, I found a Volkswagen with Bosh nozzle and they were newer than mine and they work much better than my old ones,

I guess there is like a Iwis book, with all the chains pitch & roller sizes and you can go from there.

I just want to figure it out the most efficient way to fix the car with new and used parts.