'Never heard of chronic timing chain problem 'till it was mentioned on this
list today.
Wilton
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris James" <c_ja...@gmx.com>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 1:06 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rod bender repairs
Well, being outside the 4yr/50Kmi warranty.....at least they paid
something. How disappointing to have that happen though.
Looking back, any warning/symptoms before the chain let go? I think the
defective chain TSB only covers Jul '92 - Apr '94 built models.
http://www.w124performance.com/docs/mb/OM60X/OM60x_Timing_Chain_TSB.pdf
If an original 3.5L OM603 engine has made it 20yrs/150Kmi and currently
has no issues, I would think it's safe to assume it not a "Rod bender".
Many did have issues though (usually just outside of the warranty, IIRC)
& I'm not sure if a definite answer of why this was occurring has ever
been found out.
On 6/23/2013 12:07 PM, WILTON wrote:
Your supposition is wrong. MB paid "half" cost of parts, and they
held the price list, so you know how that went, don't you? I paid
$2800.
Wilton
----- Original Message ----- From: "Craig" <diese...@pisquared.net>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Sunday,
June 23, 2013 11:40 AM Subject: [MBZ] Rod bender repairs [was: Re:
Any TDI folks here?}
On Sun, 23 Jun 2013 10:30:25 -0400 "WILTON" <wilt...@nc.rr.com>
wrote:
Timing chain in mine broke at 79 kmi. Replaced chain, chain
guides, several valves and lifters, head gasket and lots of stuff
I don't remember. Milled head. Walt's has crate engine from
Mercedes.
I suppose that since it was at 79 kmi, Mercedes Benz paid for the
repairs.
Craig
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Chris J.
MBCA Peachtree section
Past MB Models:
'85 190D 2.2, '94 E420, '87 260E
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