astrasfo...@gmail.com writes: > What are warning signs for a worn-about-to-snap timing chain on a 1983 > or '85 W123 turbodiesel?
I'm not sure there are any clear-cut ones. As I recall Marshall said the engines would run apparently fine with significant chain stretch. The proactive thing to do is check the stretch when you do valve adjustments. Allan -- 1983 300D _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
