190e 2.3 16v timing chain - Benzworld.org

darinhandlen · 04-16-2008, 09:54 AM

hi i am looking to buy a 2.3 16V COSWORTH but the timingn chain snaped.... i was wondering if it is an interference motor and what kind of time and money i am looking to spend to fix it.... if anybody can help me out it would be appreciated.... like head damage... piston damage and where i can get the new parts if it is interference.... thanks again

**lomtevas** · 04-16-2008, 11:47 AM

It is an interference motor.

In my humble opinion, buy the car!

Get the motor refurbished and do the various parts replacements to bring the car up to full roadworthiness.

MTI · 04-16-2008, 12:24 PM

If the chain snapped while the motor was turning,there's no doubt about there being damage, but the real question is "how much & to what?"

That can only be answered by removing the head, taking inventory, pricing parts and consulting your wallet.

darinhandlen · 04-16-2008, 02:42 PM

thanks for all your help... i am purchasing the car next weekend... anybody wouldnt happen to know of a place to get all parts for a 16v would they....???

drewprof · 04-16-2008, 02:44 PM

If you want a complete rebuilt engine it's like $3K
Mercedes Benz Engines

A cylinder head for a 2.3 16 V is $1295.00
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MTI · 04-16-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by drewprof

If you want a complete rebuilt engine it's like $3K
Mercedes Benz Engines

A cylinder head for a 2.3 16 V is $1295.00
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The 102.983 isn't on those lists.

**lomtevas** · 04-16-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MTI

If the chain snapped while the motor was turning,there's no doubt about there being damage, but the real question is "how much & to what?"

That can only be answered by removing the head, taking inventory, pricing parts and consulting your wallet.

Wait. We're talking about several of the valves and some of the pistons right? I do not remember whole heads splitting and blocks breaking off.

Right?

MTI · 04-16-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lomtevas

Wait. We're talking about several of the valves and some of the pistons right? I do not remember whole heads splitting and blocks breaking off.

Right?

When a piston hits a valve, it can also ruin perfectly good valve seats, guides and if there's debris from the contract, then there's a good chance of metal getting smashed into cylinder walls and the like. It's not just "valves and pistons."

Right?

**lomtevas** · 04-17-2008, 03:31 AM

But isn't the severity of the damage dependent upon the math of the motor and large displacement Benz motors are less prone to such a cascade of destruction.

Right?

**Kynyption** · 04-17-2008, 03:48 AM

Right?

Sorry i had to fit in.