Is it possible to replace the timing chain and guides with out takeing it to a service shop. I have a broken upper guide and I would like to replace it. Can anyone tell me how to get the guides off? Thanks

You need a "pin puller" among other things to get the rails out. two pins hold each rail in place. Some have fabricated the tool to pull it out, search the acrhcives and you might find a post on it. Myself, I have the tool designed for that since I use it often.

to get to the pins you have to remove some of the accessories- the pins are in the head themselves.

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1980 500SE/AMG Euro
1981 500SEL Euro
1982 380SEL
1983 300TD
1983 500SEC/AMG Euro
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1986 190E 2.3-16
1986 190E 2.3
1987 300D
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Good Luck
--Jay Swann

Thanks I went ahead and subscribed. I figured what the heck 29.95. Well I just read the section on what I need to do and it seems to be great. Just what I need .Thanks you so much. . Again thanks
Keito