Fellow Benzers,
I'm in the process of removing the timing cover from my engine (117 982) and have run into a snag. Hopefully, someone who has done this can assist me.
I've followed the directions for removal of the timing case in accordance with the Haynes manual and, to a limited extent, the scant instructions of the MB manual, on CD. The cover is reluctant to come off, though I have backed it out, all the way around about one half inch, from its mating surface. I've double checked that ALL retaining bolts are out, the guide pins to the timing chain tracks, the pertinent oil pan bolts as well as the head bolts. It seems more reluctant to move at the base of the cover, where it meets the oil pan. However, as I mentioned above, all of the corresponding bolts have been removed. Is there something like snap/retaining ring on the end of the crank that is not shown in the manuals? I've applied what I would consider judicious prying pressure to get the cover to back out, but has reached an impass and I don't want to do any damge. I'm at a loss as to what may be holding it in. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Norman C
I'm in the process of removing the timing cover from my engine (117 982) and have run into a snag. Hopefully, someone who has done this can assist me.
I've followed the directions for removal of the timing case in accordance with the Haynes manual and, to a limited extent, the scant instructions of the MB manual, on CD. The cover is reluctant to come off, though I have backed it out, all the way around about one half inch, from its mating surface. I've double checked that ALL retaining bolts are out, the guide pins to the timing chain tracks, the pertinent oil pan bolts as well as the head bolts. It seems more reluctant to move at the base of the cover, where it meets the oil pan. However, as I mentioned above, all of the corresponding bolts have been removed. Is there something like snap/retaining ring on the end of the crank that is not shown in the manuals? I've applied what I would consider judicious prying pressure to get the cover to back out, but has reached an impass and I don't want to do any damge. I'm at a loss as to what may be holding it in. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Norman C