[W126 Coupe] Timing chain and lubrication maintenance note...

[Josh Allen]

Carl Hansen wrote:

> This problem is not caused by a worn cam chain.

> There's no way a worn chain can cause that kind of damage. At 150,000 

> miles, no way.

> That the engine has been running without oil for whatever reason.

> No doubt about it.

>

> Carl


Supposedly it had oil pressure indicated up to the point where the 
engine quit, but it wouldn't be unheard of for the sender to have 
failed.  That having been said, it doesn't indicate any pressure with 
the key turned on, now...

I really don't know what happened to it, other than the apparent impact 
between valve train and piston(s?) that punched out the left side cam 
bearings. 
I haven't been motivated enough to drop the pan in place, as I'll see 
what's down there when I go to install the replacement engine.

-Josh