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Old 01-09-2009, 10:30 PM
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420 SEL timing chain dilemma

Gentlemen,

I’m seeking advice on a timing chain dilemma on a 1991 420 SEL, my daily driver.

I bought the car in August, and I’ve read all the warnings about changing the timing chain and related components. If I were to keep this car indefinitely, I would certainly drop some money into the car and change everything.

However, I won’t be living here for more than four years. In that time, I don’t expect I’ll drive it more than 5,000 miles a year, if that.

I’ve read on this forum that the timing problems arise from those plastic pieces chipping off, not from chain failure. Based on my limited mileage and limited time of ownership, can I just replace the guides?

BTW, I’m a longtime lurker, first-time poster. And hello from “where America’s day begins.”
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