Comments on: 560SEC Timing chain and valve stem seals https://www.classicjalopy.com/2019/02/560sec-timing-chain-and-valve-stem-seals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=560sec-timing-chain-and-valve-stem-seals Mon, 16 Sep 2024 01:46:55 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Uprated W126 A/C condenser « Classic Jalopy https://www.classicjalopy.com/2019/02/560sec-timing-chain-and-valve-stem-seals/#comment-141360 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:42:12 +0000 http://www.classicjalopy.com/?p=3243#comment-141360 […] tougher than me!    When I purchased the car, I first concentrated on the important stuff like the timing chain.   After that was sorted out, I had the A/C converted and charged up.   It’s no longer […]

]]> By: Mercedes W126 buyers guide « Classic Jalopy https://www.classicjalopy.com/2019/02/560sec-timing-chain-and-valve-stem-seals/#comment-87846 Fri, 15 May 2020 13:43:38 +0000 http://www.classicjalopy.com/?p=3243#comment-87846 […]  The difference is not in fuel but maintenance.    Every 100-150,000km the V8s require the timing chain, chain guides and camshaft oilers to be replaced.   The chain guides are made from plastic and once the chain starts to stretch, it can break a […]

]]> By: admin https://www.classicjalopy.com/2019/02/560sec-timing-chain-and-valve-stem-seals/#comment-47134 Sun, 15 Sep 2019 13:09:25 +0000 http://www.classicjalopy.com/?p=3243#comment-47134 I went with a Febi tensioner for this job. At the time I was really torn as the tensioner is pretty vital, and there were threads on benzworld saying that only the OE tensioner is any good. But at 6x the cost I couldn’t justify it. Especially as the tensioner is much easier and cheaper to change. This recent thread on ozbenz that shows its internal construction is the same has made me feel much better about my decision:

https://ozbenz.net/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=25990

]]> By: M117 lower oil pan replacement « Classic Jalopy https://www.classicjalopy.com/2019/02/560sec-timing-chain-and-valve-stem-seals/#comment-47040 Sat, 14 Sep 2019 13:43:14 +0000 http://www.classicjalopy.com/?p=3243#comment-47040 […] few forums to see if anyone can identify it.   Not surprisingly, there was also a small piece of chain guide.   When I had the timing chain replaced, one of the guides had already broken.   Please comment […]

]]> By: The 560SEC has stopped smoking « Classic Jalopy https://www.classicjalopy.com/2019/02/560sec-timing-chain-and-valve-stem-seals/#comment-28362 Sun, 03 Mar 2019 05:28:59 +0000 http://www.classicjalopy.com/?p=3243#comment-28362 […] 560SEC Timing chain and valve stem seals […]

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