[W126 Coupe] Timing Chain?

[Peter Weiss]

Thank you, that does seem to be consistent with others that I have talked to.  Regards, Peter Weiss   


From: Jay Manek 
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 9:08 AM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists 
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Timing Chain?


Many others will be better qualified to answer but its usually the tensioners that go with age rather than mileage..

Mines on 140K and as far as I know the original chain... 

If you hear a slap on start up you need to change the chain and the rest of the kit..

Many Thanks & Regards

Jay Manek |


From: Peter Weiss 
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 2:02 PM
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com 
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Timing Chain?


I have a 1991 560 SEC.  It has 48K miles.  Perfect mechanical condition, books and records since new.  All original.  (Paint 7 Interior 9.5)   I have heard rumblings that despite the mileage,  replacing the timing chain on cars of this age is advisable.  Thought somebody out there might have some similar experience.  Thank you, Peter   pdweiss62 at aol.com  


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