230E timing belt or timing chain?

[DieselKraut22]

i have a euro 230e 1984 yr model and need to know how to tell if it has the belt or chain...can i just look in the valve cover and see it from an angle?


whats the best way to tell if its good?

[frans-c]

It has a single-toothed chain (solex???). Good practise would be to replace every 100k miles, although the mechanic at the dealership says that he has seen samples that've lasted over 250k miles...

You can actually feel the tension of the chain by simply removing the oil cap - that's from what I've read on other forums, haven't tried it out myself.

You should be able to deduce a lot about the chain's condition simply by listening to the motor running. I think some very minor clatter at idle is allowed, but it should go quiet as soon as you give it some gas.

[DieselKraut22]

VIN WDB1232231A061043
Model 230 E
Chassis 1232231A061043
Engine 102980 12 102035
Transmission 722401 02 058388
Order 0 2 283 86813
Approx. year 1982
Lights BOSCH
Cab 33832
Dealer authorities sales / company employee (12 months) (283)
Interior cloth anthracite (051)
Paint
473 champagne metallic (с 01.01.1978 по 31.12.1988, с 1994)
Options
411 mechanical and hydraulic sliding roof (с 01.10.1965 по 31.10.1993)

420 automatic transmission, floor shift (с 01.01.1963)

430 headrests in the rear (с 01.01.1977)

440 tempomat (cruise control) (с 01.09.1975)

466 central locking system (с 01.04.1970 по 31.10.1993)

470 anti-lock braking system (abs) (с 01.06.1978 по 31.10.1993)

504 outside rear view mirror, right, electrically adjustable (с 01.11.1978 по 29.02.1986)
outside rear view mirror, right, electrically adjustable (l.h.d.)
taxi version, f.r.g, and outside rear view mirror on the right

536 interference suppression without radio set and mechanically operated antenna (с 01.01.1970 по 31.07.1997)

590 heat-insulating glass, all-around, heated rear window pane (laminated glass), Germany
green heat-insulating glass all round, heated rear window, laminated safety glass - Germany (с 01.01.1972)

600 headlamp wiper/washer (с 01.08.1971)

656 Michelin tires (с 01.08.1965 по 31.10.1989)

682 fire extinguisher (с 01.04.1970)

[DieselKraut22]

BTW this one has 42k from day one on it...gotta love little old ladies....also the russian site says it was a company car hehe.

[Chaw]

Got any pics of this 230E euro?

[DieselKraut22]

yes yes i do

test pic

[TheDon04]

fire extinguisher.. where?

[DieselKraut22]

[DieselKraut22]

i wish ...not there though

[DieselKraut22]

did i mention it only has 42k on it...real miles too