[W126 Coupe] Timing Chain Replacement

[Ronny]

My 1987 lower ones had to be replaced too.
I think, because my car was only used on LA streets. 
 Ronny
1987 560 SEC
1984 300 SD
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From: "Shayegan, Richard" <rishayegan at davidson.edu>
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Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 1:13 PM
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Timing Chain Replacement


The parts guy at my local dealer says he has never sold the bottom
sliders (though I don't know if he meant just for a 380 or not). He's
worked there since before the W126 came out, so it's not like he's new
or something either. So, I'm guessing there's not need.
Richard

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[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Ronny Geenen
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 4:06 PM
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Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Timing Chain Replacement

I think the 9 hours is included the bottom sliders.
When that has to be done, the engine has to be taken out.

Ronny Geenen
1987 560 SEC
Glendora, California
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike R." <mramay at att.biz>
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Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 6:17 PM
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Timing Chain Replacement


> Two hours is the chain only. If the chain is due, then the four upper
> plastic slide rails for the chain MUST be done at the same time. Nine 
> hours
> seems a bit long for a shop with the right tools to do the chain and
the
> upper slide rails.
>
> Later,
> Mike R.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
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> On Behalf Of Mark Clemence
> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 11:02 AM
> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Timing Chain Replacement
>
> According to the recommendation on this site, I should
> have the timing chain replaced (vehicle mileage =
> 101,000).
>
> My local shop has given me an estimate which is based
> upon 9 hours of labor time.  I see an article on our
> website describes a way to replace the chain - which
> reportedly took the author ~ 2 hours.
>
> Question:  Is this method (article title "Timing Chain
> Replacement") reliable?  Has anyone (other than the
> author) used it?  Did it actually take about two
> hours?  Your views on this are appreciated.
>
>
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