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11-09-2007, 08:26 PM
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It checked out with autocheck.com when I bought it with 53K. Also, service stickers and books would support the mileage represented.
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11-09-2007, 08:32 PM
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Did you inspect the engine for visible damage?
T- chain will sometimes knock a hole in the valve cover. Perhaps an ancillary component failed- belt or pulley?
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11-09-2007, 10:52 PM
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Nothing appears amiss.
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11-10-2007, 10:57 AM
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here's an account of exactly what happened...
i got in the car, turned the key and started engine. shifted into reverse. HMMM... engine sounds different. shifted back into park. opened door. WTH?? sounds like a really bad valve tap but more clunky than that. opened the hood. car still running. everything looks ok. got back into the car. pressed gas to speed it up just a little, like maybe 2500rpm. still same sound. hmmmm... i better turn it off. turned engine off. tried to restart. turn key, just hear click. wiggle shifter cause i've had it not start a couple times cause it didn't seem to be in park correctly. just hear click. thought, oh f... got into my trusty 85 300SD w/ 238K and went to office 560 sitting in the same place since then
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11-10-2007, 11:18 AM
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From the limited description, IE not being present, it sounds like it jumped time.
The rails are plastic and should be replaced every 10 years regardless of mileage. I'd remove the valve covers and take a look.
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11-10-2007, 01:54 PM
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a mechanic friend who works on mercedes came by today. he wasn't able to turn the engine by grabbing the belts and turning. said that doesn't necessarily mean the engine is locked but he is usually able to turn an engine that way.
what's the chance if my timing chain has slipped that the engine ISN'T trashed??
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11-11-2007, 11:53 AM
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rsmartin said: what's the chance if my timing chain has slipped that the engine ISN'T trashed??
_______________________________________________________________ Two chances...... slim and none. And Slim just left town.
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