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Mercedes Benz 560 Engine Timing Chain Guide Replacement Photos - SL - SEC - SEL


I am making this thread for people that may consider trying to replace their timing chain guides by themselves. I must give fair warning to people that are not mechanics that this job is by no means a DIY (Do it yourself) kind of job unless you have a solid background in automotive repairs. While it's not impossible to do, there are some procedures that could end up costing the inexperienced a lot of money.

For starters replacement of just the upper guides is not really the best way to address  a vehicle that needs guides. There are (3) Three upper cylinder head guides on Mercedes M116 and M117 V8 engines. Two on the left drivers side head and One on the right passenger inboard side. These nylon guides are a well known problem with Mercedes if you do not replace them at their recommended service interval. Most often times it is the left drivers side inboard guide that will become brittle, fracture and then often times fall into the chain path. When the guide jams up in gears it usually causes serious and catastrophic engine failure that almost always bends the valves on the drivers side head and in real bad cases will even crack the valve cover! From everything I have seen these nylon guides should be replaced every 80,000 miles or every 10-15 years. This is about the safest interval you can almost rely on to ensure you don't get stuck bending valves.

For the reasons above many people will just replace the 3 cylinder head guides and "think" everything is fine when in reality, at the very least, one should spend the extra and purchase the "Tensioner guide rail" and also a new tensioner. All three cylinder head guides and tensioner guide rail are replaceable from the top of the engine. Also you should replace the timing chain at this time too, as really it does stretch about 8 degrees after 100,000 miles. Some feel otherwise but really it does make for a better performance.

Here is what a fractured guide will look like on the left passenger inboard side. Keep in mind this guide is not supposed to move. This guide was factured in the center. Keep reading for more details.

Above is a thumbnail photo of what happens soon after the guide fractures. In the video we are showing a fractured guide that has not yet fallen into the path of the timing chain and sprockets. 90% of the time when the top portion of the guide falls into the chain path it will create an interference situation that bends the valves.

In addition to the 3 cylinder head guides and the tensioner guide there are also two more nylon guides down low behind the timing cover in addition to another tensioner guide that runs on a separate chain drive for the oil pump. Given their location and the extreme amount of labor involved in getting at them, often times these lower guides are left until such time as the engine is overhauled. Luckily these other two lower guides are not known to be as problematic as the upper guides and the tensioner guide. That's not to say they shouldn't be replaced, just that often times the cost and amount of time to do so usually merit pulling the engine and going thru the engine. At the very least pulling the cylinder heads will make for a cleaner re-install of the timing cover should you elect to replace the lower block mounted guides.

So often times many will just replace the 3 upper cylinder head guides, the tensioner guide, the tensioner itself plus the chain.  I highly recommend using ONLY OE Mercedes-Benz parts for this job.

I am going to put up some photos and as I get more time I will edit this posting to include more details below each photo, part numbers and also approximate costs to expect when having this job done by a technician. Again, one of the most important things to remember when replacing just the upper guides is that there is a procedure to follow otherwise you can really get yourself in trouble. Special tools are not necessary but do make the job go faster. 

These repairs shown are of a 1989 Mercedes Benz 560 SL and are about the same for all 560's except for little differences with regards to the engine attachments. While this procedure is shown with the intake manifold removed, removal of the intake is not necessary and is removed on this vehicle to address other seal related maintenance not related to timing chain guides.

The photos pick up assuming you have already removed the valve covers, power steering pump + bracket, Alternator + Bracket. The power steering pump and alternator can often times be set off to the side.

In this photo above we are getting the timing marks in line and marking the position on the left drivers side. In this photo you can see the small marks in the center of the cam shaft are aligned.

In this photo we are showing the timing marks on the right passengers side.

In this photo we are showing the engine set to TDC. Sometimes when I am doing the job by myself I use tie-wraps to keep the chain and sprocket together when the time comes to pull them. It also helps when you use an impact to loosen the center cam bolt. Be careful when removing them so they do not fall in the engine.

This photo shows the left drivers side cam marked and secured prior to cam sprocket bolt being removed.

This photo above shows the crankshaft timing marks. Notice it's pointing to the Zero position. You will also want to ensure the ignition distributor rotor is pointing to the #1 position. If the crank reads zero and and the distributor rotor is pointing to #1 plus your cam marks are lined up your ready to start. 

Using an impact wrench put a quick zap on the bolt just to break it loose. It would be a very good idea to secure the camshaft with a pair of channel locks. There are nubs in the center of the cam you can use to secure the cam but you must mind the camshaft oiling tube, it has plastic clips that can break very easy. Once the bolt is broken free it should thread out by hand. Set the bolt to the side and then run a wire from the hood down to the cam sprocket. Leave enough slack that you can use the wire to suspend the timing chain. Use the wooden end of a hammer to tap on the back side of the sprocket. Mind the timing chain, try to center just below it. Remember you are doing the tapping with the wood end of the hammer. Never use the steel portion of the hammer. A rubber mallet may work but small bits often fall off and I don't care for them in this situation. A good couple taps and you should see it moving. Wiggle it and pull towards you near the end. Mind the chain! 

When the cam sprocket comes off you want to hold the chain up and work the gear out. DO NOT LET THE CHAIN FALL IN THE ENGINE! IT MUST REMAIN TAUGHT. Use the wire to keep it up while you begin to replace the guides.

You want to mind this washer. It could fall in the engine. Re-Install your bolt now to ensure it does not fall.

Here the bolt is screwed in hand tight to retain the sprocket to cam washer/timing mark.

Pulling the guides is somewhat easy once you have done a lot of them. There is a nice little tool out there to pull them but as of yet I have been using extra valve cover bolts with a socket and washers to fashion my own pin puller. If you cant get your mind around the concept just buy a puller. When pulling the pins without a puller tool you have to be VERY careful not to jam the pin into the tool while its pulling. Some areas have un-even surfaces and you will have to fill the gaps to get them to pull out. It is possible to strip and bend these pins. What I mean by stripping them is you can literally pull the threads out of the pin if the pin lacks the clearance to pull out without hitting on the socket. This can happen even with the tool if you are not careful but the tool greatly increases your chances of success. In the event you pull the threads out of one I have found that a high quality big steal screw and a pry bar will work them out, but then you will need a new pin.

Here you can see the pin has been pulled. From here you should be able to pull the pin out by hand.

The pin shown in this photo is the last one that holds the guide. Be sure to be holding the guide so it does not fall into the engine once this pin is removed.

Here is a side by side of the old guide with the brand new Mercedes-Benz guide. You can feel how brittle these parts get with age when they are side by side.

Slide your new guide in and push the pins thru. Be sure to line up the holes on the guide to the holes in the head. You may have to lightly tap them in order to get past the resistance of the plastic but I mean lightly tap! Remember you have to be sure they are slightly in their bores once you clear the guide before driving them the rest of the way in. You will also have to apply some sealant to the end to prevent oil seapage. This is shown in the next photo.

Here I have the pins thru the guides and aligned with their bores. I like to use a little Red loc-tite. Once you have applied your sealant get a 7mm socket and hammer, use them to drive the guides down in their bores. You will know its seated when the tune of the blows changes to a solid knock. You don't have to get carried away. Bent pins will be very difficult to center and could damage the bore so be sure to check they are all straight before you re-install. 

Remove the distributor. There should be a small hash mark in the center of the ignition rotor terminal, it should be aligned with a small hash mark in the distributor hosing. You can also use a marker to draw a line too. The distributor must be removed to access and remove the inboard left drivers side rail pins.

In this particular case this guide was so brittle it fractured on the lower pin. There was only 90,000 miles on this 1989 installed guide so it's easy to see how this fracture eventually falls out and into the drive path of the chain and sprockets. When that happens say goodbye to about 5-8K unless you like doing head gaskets. It ends up bending all the valves on the drivers side head and cracking the valve cover as well. This customer was extremely lucky this guide was caught in time.

Here is a photo of the fractured guide. This paticular guide is also the same as the passengers side. It is the notorious guide that you hear about causing an early death to a Mercedes engine.

Here you can see the lower half of the left drivers side inboard chain guide. Notice how it's just hanging there by a thread of material! It would not have been long before this guide would have created an interference problem that would sent the pistons crashing into the valves. In this rare case where it has not yet fallen you must also take extreme caution not to drop it in there yourself! Once the lower pin is pulled you must have some needle nose pliers holding the guide, and even then it's tricky to work it out without the material crumbling or having it slide out of the pliers. If you are ever lucky enough to see this scenerio better hope you have enough luck left to get it out.

Another look at the top half of the fractured upper guide on the left drivers inboard side.

The lower pin is being removed. Mind you this is one of the easier pins to remove compared to the rest.

Here I manage to pull out the fractured lower half of the fractured upper guide on the left drivers inboard side. It's a little tricky but I managed to do it without any help.

Here is the top and bottom half of the fractured left drivers inboard guide next to a brand new one.

Here is a photo of the unit with the pin. Also show is a makeshift pin puller fashioned out of regular tools and some spare valve cover bolts. If you do not have spares take one to a hardware store and buy one the same size and thread. Try to get grade 8 or better. Might want to pick up two or three in case it gets ugly.

Here is a photo showing the installed left passengers side inboard guide rail with pins locked in place.

Here we have re-installed the cam sprocket. Be careful when re-install the gear on the chain, you don't want to break your new guides. This is where putting a line on the chain and sprocket comes in handy because you get a front view. Be sure everything is aligned before you tap the sprocket on. If you dont have it lined up and you tap on it too hard it will push the cam back in its bore and create some serious issues. It must be aligned and this is where experience with repairs or at the minimum patience will come in handy. It's tedious maneuvering.

Another shot of the guides installed with the sprocket. Chain in the front is exactly in the same spot.

Here is a shot of the back side timing marks. They too must be dead on after installation of the cam sprocket.

Here is another view of the new timing chain guides installed on the left drivers side cylinder head. 

Moving to the right passengers side you must remove the timing chain tensioner as shown above. It is located on the side of the front right cylinder head. Remove the two bolts that hold it on. Do not remove the big center cap.

Here I have removed the right passengers side camshaft sprocket bolt. Same thing as above on the left drivers side.

When removing the right passengers side cam sprocket you will hear a noise. That noise will be the cam shifting clockwise off the cam lobe. This is normal but you will have to rock the camshaft back when re-installing the cam sprocket. Tie up the chain just like you did on the drivers side. There is also a washer + spacer on this side so put the cam sprocket bolt back in hand tight to keep them from falling into the engine.

Here is a photo of the right passengers camshaft sprocket removed.

Here we have another well known guide related fatality. This is the "Tensioner" guide rail and it too is made of a Nylon like material. As you can see from the deep grooves in the rail it too is getting close to sawing the guide in half! This guide attaches to a steel "Banana" like arm. The tensioner applies tension to this arm which in tern tensions the chain. The chain makes contact with the guide at all times. When this guide falls off the chain will ride on the aluminum arm, causing metal shavings to enter the engine and also prevents the tensioner from doing it's part in taking up chain slack. This too can cause piston to valve clearance fatalities. Unfortunately we didn't have any of these in stock and thus the customer elected to do the job right and replace them. Often times people try to get away without replacing this guide, or the tensioner. That is a very bad idea unless you do your own repairs and don't mind rebuilding the heads. If you are paying someone else to do the work best to budget for these items and take advantage of the overlaping labor of having them replaced "While the mechanic is in there".

More to follow. These repairs shown are of a 1989 Mercedes Benz 560 SL and are about the same for all 560's except for little differences with regards to the engine attachments. While this procedure is shown with the intake manifold removed, removal of the intake is not necessary and is removed on this vehicle to address other seal related maintenance not related to timing chain guides.

More or less the highly detailed version of this thread will be available in our photo CD this July 2011, and will include just about every detail on how to perform this task along with pitfalls to avoid in full size resolution. I will also be making a special web page like our tune up thread that will be public, so donations are always welcome. We also carry a large selection of used W126 parts so please email us if you are looking for anything. The best way to thank us if you liked this information is to buy some of our used parts, or have us perform these repairs on your vehicle. You can also buy our photo CD that contains lots more useful information.

 



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As promised I am finishing this thread off with details on how to replace the right passengers side guide rail and tensioner rail. Maybe in the next few weeks I will post up photos of how to roll a new timing chain in, however it's important to remember that if you are going to replace the chain the guides must all be installed prior to rolling in the new chain.

If you are replacing the timing chain now would be the time to roll the new one in. I will start a seperate thread for rolling in the timing chain later.

Ill be sure to go thru and explain each photo later but for now you should be able to get the idea. Good luck!

 



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Its quite obvious many people on BenzWorld.org are somewhat misinformed when it comes to actual cost to perform repairs on Mercedes Benz M116 & M117 engines.

 

For starters lets just assume a labor rate of $100 per hour, which is reasonable when considering we are talking about a Mercedes Benz, and any shop charging less is usually NOT going to be a shop that specializes in Mercedes. (A few exceptions aside)

 

It will also be important to factor in actual parts cost, which unless your shop is owned by your brother there is going to be anywhere between 50-100% mark up. We will leave out the repair shops that allow you to bring your own parts since everyone knows that bringing your own parts voids any kind of warranty.

 

All that said lets just break it down by the real numbers, rather than have a bunch of people pull numbers out of the air (BenzWorld.org rookies), because I can already see there are a bunch of people on that rookie forum just dreaming, or omitting the fact that they plan on doing it themselves. Also important to mention is shops usually charge double when someone tries to perform a repair themselves and brings them a vehicle torn apart.

 

So lets do this!

 

Replacing JUST the 3 upper guide rails, and tensioner guide. (THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE Timing Chain, tensioner, pins, sprockets, or any of the lower guides)

 

Parts-

8 Quarts of quality motor oil @ $4.10 per quart = $32.80

1 OEM or equivalent filter $18.00

1 OEM Tensioner pad (aka tensioner guide) $15.00 (assuming regular shop markup)

2 OEM Slide rails $25.00 (assuming regular shop markup)

1 OEM Slide rail $12.00 (assuming regular shop markup)

2 OEM Valve Cover gaskets $32 (assuming regular shop markup)

 

Total parts cost $134.80 (OEM Mercedes-Benz @ reasonable mark up)

 

Now lets look at labor cost. BY THE BOOK - Mitchells

 

R/I Alternator @ 1.0hr = $100

R/I Power Steering Pump & bracket @ 2.0hr = $200

R/I Valve Covers @ 1.6hr = $160

R/I Fan blade @ 1.0hr = $100

R/I Camshaft sprockets @ 1.5hr = $150

R/R Chain Tensioner @ .8hr = $80

R/R Rail timing Tensioner guide @ 2.8hr = $280

R/R Rail guide @ .5hr X 3 = 1.5hr = $150

Perform oil change @ .2 hr = $20.00

 

Total labor = $ 1240.00

 

Add parts + labor cost = $1374.80 and this is the cost JUST to replace the parts mentioned above.

 

Now lets add in what REALLY should be done.

 

So we have $1374.80 for the above repairs but were going to add in some other parts that really should be addressed with the guides.

 

Additional parts-

 

1 OEM timing chain - $210.00 (assuming regular shop markup)

1 OEM timing chain tensioner - $220.00 (assuming regular shop markup)

 

Total parts = $430.00

 

R/R Timing chain @ 4.7hr = $470.00

 

Total additional labor $470.00

 

Take $430.00 + $470.00 + $1374.80 = $2274.80 to do the top guide rails, chain and tensioner.

 

Now lets say someone wanted to do the job right and have the lower guides replaced too. Well lets sharpen our pencils and see what that would cost.

 

Additional parts-

 

1 OEM lower guide rail L $23.00

1 OEM lower guide rail R $28.00

1 OEM Oil pump guide rail $12.00

1 OEM Sealant (Oil Pan + Timing cover) $18.00

1 OEM Water Pump gasket $8.00

 

Total additional parts = $ 89.00

 

R/R Timing cover @ 19.6hr (Includes R/I Engine) = $1960.00

 

Add $89.00 + $1960 + $1800 (For the upper half factoring in some discounts for overlapping labor in removing engine) = $3849.00 keep in mind this does not include sprockets which are the norm when a Mercedes engine gets up above the 250K mark, even less if oil changes were not regular.

 

So its quite clear to see that owning an older Mercedes is expensive and many people on BenzWorld.org are grasping at straws trying to claim otherwise. This estimate also does not include all the While you are in there kind of parts that should be addressed at this age regardless of miles; such as-

 

Cap, Rotor, Plugs and Wires = $250.00

Motor Mounts = $ 160

Upper end intake manifold rubber, seals, screening and piping (all) = $450

Belts = $30

Antifreeze = $30

Front and rear oil seals = $60

 

Gawd forbid your head gaskets are leaking a little bit, but at this point what does it matter? Its going to be less expensive to handle it with the engine out.

 

So I hope you all have a good idea of the cost involved in re-sealing a Mercedes along with addressing the regular maintenance soft parts. Its not cheap if you have a professional perform these repairs. Even if you do them yourself its going to take a great deal of time and energy.

 

I should also mention that if you smack the valves on the pistons by not at LEAST doing the guides, tensioner and chains youre looking @ a 30 hour job to R/I the heads and rebuild, not including all the parts listed above. Even still that 30 hours will not include removing the timing cover. L

 

So I guess its time for the BenzWorld.org crew to go ahead and start whining, crying and acting like this is all just a bunch of over-inflated BS to scare you. Many of them will either be looking for a used engine (that will need at the minimum of $2200 in work) or they will sell the car for peanuts when the dreaded timing chain guide neglect rears her ugly head.

 

Still even in the WORSE case scenario whats $8000 when compared to the $80,000.00 these cars cost when brand new? I think many people feel that just because the vehicle has depreciated over the years that repair cost have followed I am here to say that is NOT the case.

 

So when you go to a repair shop and ask to have repairs done dont try and insist the price be accurate with anything you read on BenzWorld.org because you will prolly be laughed right out the door if not hit up the side of the head with a pipe wrench.

 

Now it is possible to get a lower quote than what I mention above however most of the times that lower cost will be the result of poor quality aftermarket parts being used. It is also possible that some shops may charge $10-$20 less per hour, but usually any shop that does is not a shop that specializes in Mercedes and thus could end up costing you more in the long run. Using anything but OEM Mercedes parts in of itself will cost you more down the road, trust me!



-- Edited by SELLC on Saturday 20th of August 2011 12:07:31 AM

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Kudos to you! Very good article. Does the 83 380 SEL engine have similar guides as the 560? As of yet, I've had no problems with the valve-train. For me, this would be a job left to a qualified shop.

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Thanks! Yes the 380 does have simmilar guides.

The job could be done by anyone providing they have the time, money and patience.

It's a pretty messy job though, lots of cleaning before you go cracking everything open.

Usually the timing chain guides go without any warning. Sometimes people get lucky like the customers job shown, but usually it ends up with bent valveds. Best to do them every 10 years to stay on the safe side. Cant say I have ever done a set of guides on a 380 before.  



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Similar guides and configuration but different part numbers!

To change the guides you need to get a special tool, a pin-puller tool. These can be found on eBay for around $30 new.

Changing the guides isn't a horrible job. It's a good idea to simultaneously change the timing chain tensioner when this job is done. DO NOT buy an aftermarket timing chain tensioner. This is a part that is imperative to the health of your engine, and ONLY the factory MB tensioner should be purchased and installed. The aftermarket tensioners are of extremely poor quality and by using them puts your engine (valves/heads) at risk.

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If I am not mistaken some of the real early 380's had a single row timing chain, although thinking back I think Klassy's looked to be the newer dual row (judging from the valve covers).



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Yo Guys,

This is a most excellent post, and with SELLC's real world appraisal of the true costs involved for having the full-job done properly, should educate a few people about not only the real cost involved, but the importance of having someone who knows what they're doing actually doing the full job. I would also advise that should an owner wish to have the "whole - lot" completed by the specialist, there would be more than likely a cheaper over-all cost (in terms of hrs/labour) to have them do it, as I'm sure that (in an ideal situation where the parts and the car are ready and waiting, and all going well ) the whole lot could be completed within 16 hrs labour time, and that the satisfaction of a job-well done and under the "Book time schedule" will see the customer comming back again next time ! Possibly the only thing I would include in taking on such a large job would be to also advise of the replacement of the camshaft oil-pipe retainers. These are the plastic "clips" that hold the oil-tube in place to the camshaft journals whilst allowing the engine oil to pass through them, the tube, and onto your cam-lobes. The kit is inexpensive, and it would probably cost no-more than another hours labour to have these important retainers replaced, as if one fails, the loss of oil-pressure through the tube will starve the cam-lobe of oil and lead to pre-mature cam-lobe failure. Well done mate.

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RASTUS SHUT THE FUCK UP.................... YOUR LONG ASS BORING POSTS ARE PUTTING ME TO SLEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND WHAT KIND OF 3RD WORLD NAME IS RASTUS ANYWAYS???????????? FUCKIN ASSHOLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Yeah Rastus, you know Stoma is a BenzWorld.org member and everything you have written is WAY over his head.

What is Stoma even doing in an auto forum? He doesn't even own a car!



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Hey SELLC,

It's about time, and I still haven't stopped laughing ! Once again though, this is a very good topic that's very well covered with excellent pics also ! gerryvz is spot on with a genuine replacement chain tensioner also.

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I really appreciate the write up.  As a car hobbyist this will be my first German hobby car.  I think the M116 engine is a stout V8 and you have given me the confidence to replace my guides.  Again thank you for all your time and expertise.  

If I were a professional mechanic the labor costs look super.  However they read like there are a few redundant charges.  It reminds me of the time I had to replace a front caliper and I was quoted x amount and ok'ed the charge.  I then told the mechanic he may as well put new pads on and he said it would be the cost of the pads plus an additional amount for labor.  I asked if he was charging me to take them out of the box?  I left never to return.  



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Thank you, and best of luck with your project.

I'd say give the service a whirl, then let me know what you think about doing someone else's for less. LOL

Depending on how far you go in the process there could be a little labor overlap, but that's when you got to make the call if it might just be better to yank the entire engine and service the lower guides plus the front and rear oil seals. If guides were broken resulting in bent valves I would advise most people to yank the engine and do it right, or at the very least do the lowers, which is a lot of labor with the engine in the car.

Don't forget, you also have a chain that runs the oil pump with a guide on that too. Not to mention the other two massive guides behind the timing cover.



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Hey there, I ran into this problem I was driving and the car just died and I tried to get her started and long story short got her towed home and thought I threw a rod or something. Took off my pan and saw plastic guides and I was relieved... until I read this thread. Now I'm going through with doing the job myself although I'd like to know how to check the valves as I just had this engine put into my car and the last engine had the same problem. I do have a donor engine with only 3 bent valves so I'm not sure if I can just swap out a valve from the old engine if I do have a bent valve. Anyways my three questions are how do I check the valves (Just take of the cam shaft and take out the valves and see if they are straight?), how to I clean out the engine of all the plastic? (seems like all of it was in the pan and sump but just want to make sure its all out), and if I do have a bent valve can I just use a valve from my donor engine? Any help would be great as I've just got this engine in from a professional and done a lot of work, money, and time into it because I really love this car and it is fun to work on. Thanks so much guys! Also whats the best way to go about getting these bolts out? My friend said allan keys but I swear you need torques because these bolts love to strip. Currently stuck at getting two last bolts on the alternator and I know that won't be the last of these bolts ahah! Sorry for ranting but thanks so much for listening guys!

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At this point it's going to be thousands and thousands of dollars cheaper to just source a good used engine and save yourself the money and weeks of time you will have in parts that are sent off to the machine shop. A used engine swap should take less than two days. Just be sure you replace the chain and guides on the new / used engine before you start driving it so this problem does not happen to you again.

Obviously, with any bent valves the heads must come off. At that point you are into major expense both in time, labor, parts and money.

When you have installed your new/used engine with fresh chain, guides and tensioner you can then take your two core engines and rebuild one, if you wanted.



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Well that does sound a bit more reasonable. Now moving forward (I know this is a dumb question) where can I get the exact hex bits from? Is there a name, imperial or metric. Thanks again

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Snap-On makes a nice metric Allen socket set. In the world of Mercedes never ending Allen head bolts it's a good idea to have a nice set of metric Allen sockets.



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Recently I have made some new videos on how to remove the timing chain guide pins with the special tool that can be purchased for a very reasonable amount on eBay and I wanted to share the videos and links to that thread here for people looking for even more information on this job.

In this video I better explain how to identify if your left inboard upper timing chain guide rail has fractured. 

 

In this video I show how to use the special tool to remove the guide rail pins

 

In this video I show how to remove the fractured left inboard guide rail bottom half without it falling down into the engine

 

You can also view the thread in it's entirety at this link however it just gives a general overview and is not as in depth or exclusive to just the timing chain as this thread.

https://autotrend.activeboard.com/t65069465/resurrecting-the-dead-w126-560sel-and-the-insanity-of-sentim/

Hope it helps.



-- Edited by SELLC on Wednesday 12th of May 2021 07:47:29 AM

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