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As an owner of at least one M272 engine (maybe a second in the near future) I thought I might prepare for the eventuality of doing a balance shaft in one of my engines. I'm curious as to what method was used to fit the timing chain sproket on to the shaft and if anyone has ever tried to remove...

I heard one of the biggest problems with M119 is the timing chain guides breaking and they're made of plastic. Why? What if they were made of metal instead?

I believe tensioner failed when car was idling. I took everything apart, but now want to check if valves been bent. I seen a lot of videos how to perform test when timing chain is on, but because my chain came off from crank shaft sprocket it was not possible to do that. How do i check valves...

Hello all, my r107 will not start. The engine truns and I get a slight sound as if the engine wants to start but. Nothing..I changed the fuel pump and filter last year, I also removed the gas line at the wngine and does have fuel pressure. I also removed a spark plug wire and there's spark when...

Hello all,I want to apologize in advance for the length of this post but I figured I give u guys as much info as possible so I am experiencing a rough shaky start on my W212. Before buying this car for a little under market value at 94k on odometer (I now have 116k) , I did extensive research on...

Hello guys, my timing chain kit arrived today and i am going to change it myself. But i have one problem, i do not have a timing lock tool. I wanted to ask if anyone has done it without a timing lock tool. I saw people using screwdrivers instead of the tool on youtube , so i wanted to ask if...

Hi just rejoined group ,had a 450 SEL some years ago and just picked up a1999 S420 Blk on Blk, I would appreciate some recommendations on the timing chain kits alot of kits out there . ,Carfax had no history and last owner didn't know so I will change it .176000 on car . Replacement...

Hi all, I have a W221 with the m278 engine (11 s500 - 4.7 tt) I have an engine rattle. Its always there under load/driving and when I am at idle. If at standstill and I rev it, it does go away. It is on the right bank. What i have done so far: replaced chain tensioner and installed check...

Hi all, I've read and searched for this issue and the solutions given have not yet helped me.. I've got a w202 c220 that needed a head gasket change...removed and installed new gasket and chain kit (which at first was so tight it seemed I didn't need to fit the tensioner 😁 I counted the number...

Hi Guys, Seen some old threads on this but most of the resources like pics are either missing or if theres links most have them have sadly expired. Im wanting to change the timing chain guides on my early 1990 500sl and needing information on taking off the cam gears off and a reference on how...

Hello All, I’ve had my 2006 Mercedes C280 4Matic for nearly 5 years now. I got the car while I was still in college, but I always did all the recommended maintenance, either myself, at Mercedes, or at my trusted mechanic. However, I never went above an beyond. My car is currently at at 121xxx...

Hello all! I am a new owner of a 2010 ML350 CDI 4 Matic 231hp and since I dont have any previous experience with Mercedes I have a few "is this normal" kind of questiins. 1.Some times the SUV holds a steady 850 rpm.It doesent mather if the engine is hot or not and if the outside temp is hot or...

Hi all! Need help with resolving a problem with the engine light being on after changing my camshaft position sensor (intake). The light turned after replacing it but after 2 days it came back on. Would anyone know what are the potential cause? It's the idea of replacing the timing chain that's...

Hi guys, I have a 1996 C200 M111 with about 126,000miles. When I initially accelerate, the engine gives off a horrible chainsaw sounding rattle then returns to normal. When I let off the accelerator pedal, it gives off the same chainsaw rattle for about 1-2 seconds then returns back to...