hi guys. what is the interval of timin chain to replace? my car is 113.000 km on the clock, do I need to replace it?
I'm confused right now. my engine works a bit noisy, if I don't run it 2-3 days it makes a grinding sound 1-2 seconds after first run. I think it is related to the poor lubrication. Are there any ways to check timing chain condition without tearing apart the engine? Is it possible diagnose it from the sound of engine if I record and upload here. And I wrote here before I feel a light vibration while the car is in idle.After it starts giving a misfire code, there is a big change of timing chain failing. This will end up with valves smashing into pistons. And that means a full engine rebuild. It's pretty much catastrophic.
So if you notice the noise, and misfire codes change the chain ASAP cause it can break.
Check the topic of BMW N47 Engine, it has timing chain issues. BMW is the same shit as Mercedes.
Hi i got told by our garage that its quite normal for it to rattle for a couple of seconds on a cold morning.Yeah, timing chain doesn't have a change interval. It's a car life time item ( aka warranty period). You change the timing chain when it's starts rattling. You can notice this noise on cold starts. Always when you replace the timing chain Buy the OEM raplacment set. ( Mercedes parts)
It usually lasts 300-400k km on a B class. / (Diesel) Yeah it's not like in old mercedes cars where it lasts for at least 800k km. Alo i think a good practice when doing the chain job to change the water pump, thermostat and a clutch job. ( cause engine is out)
Saying this, it's a pretty expensive job.
Thanks is really useful. Can I ask, when you refer to ‘older styles’ needing replacing at 800km, what age are you talking? I’m looking to buy a 2008 Vito 120 cdi with 175,000km on the clock. Should I have alarm bells? Thanks!Yeah, timing chain doesn't have a change interval. It's a car life time item ( aka warranty period). You change the timing chain when it's starts rattling. You can notice this noise on cold starts. Always when you replace the timing chain Buy the OEM raplacment set. ( Mercedes parts)
It usually lasts 300-400k km on a B class. / (Diesel) Yeah it's not like in old mercedes cars where it lasts for at least 800k km. Alo i think a good practice when doing the chain job to change the water pump, thermostat and a clutch job. ( cause engine is out)
Saying this, it's a pretty expensive job.
But who believes that they won't say that it needs replacement ?According to my dealer the chain has to be checked at 200.000km.
After that you can see if it needs replacing or not.