[s-cars] NAC - Benz 300E Questions]

[Bruce Mendel]

Exactly. They stretch, and on top of that the guides are made of plastic and 
can become brittle and discolored with age. If one $2 guide goes, it's 
typically the same as if the chain lets go.

I deal with the W126 a lot, and most need it done, unless low mileage and 
highly maintained (lots of regular oil changes seems to keep the guides 
looking better).

Bruce
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Armstead" <barmstea at voanews.com>
To: "Kent McLean" <kentmclean at comcast.net>
Cc: "s-car-list" <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 7:48 AM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] NAC - Benz 300E Questions]


> Kent,
>
> Just because it has a chain doesn't mean no replacement.  Chains on the
> Benzes can stretch over time, with resultant valve disasters.  It's wise
> to replace the chain on high mileage motors...
>
> Brian
> 93 S4
> 89 300CE
> 94 E320 Cabriolet with fresh timing chain
>
> Kent McLean wrote:
>> Reply from the V8 list.
>>
>>
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