I believe most of your problem is with the tensioner, although the chain is
stretched some. Definitely replace the tensioner. You can peen the
connection link as long as you are careful. Same goes for the
dremel. just be sure to stuff rags everywhere so no abrasive or grindings
get in the engine or oil.
the backing for riveting (peening) the pin can be anything, but should be
at least twice as heavy as the hammer you are using. A steel bar, a brick
of gold (just kidding though it would make an excellent backer) or a larger
hammer.
as a precaution if dealers are distant, and time is critical, you might
want to buy an extra repair link in case you mess up the first try.
At 10:03 PM 4/5/2006, you wrote:
Hi all!
I have some questions for the collective group if I
may, as I try and understand the diesel timing chain
and how it corresponds to the engine tune.
I'm exactly at 5% stretch on my timing chain in my
'82 300t with a stock turbo 617.xxxx
>From what I have been gathering from the various input
I have received that this is just a bit much and the
timing chain should be replaced. So I have decided to
do this.
When I do this, should I:
Replace the tensionier?
Since there is enough wear to stretch the chain 5% I
suspect there will be some little slack in the
sprockets. So the new chain will not exactly line up
at zero when I put it on. So should I suspect it to
line up at like 1%?
I plan on just crimping with a hammer, (since I have
some vague experience with a ball peen) this seems
fairly straight forward.
I have a small dremel with a grinding disk. Would
this tool be enough to grind off the pins to loose the
old chain?
Ummm Is there anything else I should think of before
I try and swap the timing chains? I am new to this,
so any info or insight you may have, would be greatly
appreciated.!
Thanks-
Hue-
82 300td "helgra"
71 280sel "lungren"
--- archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> More good news. Thanks.
> GerryA
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >I have always just used a ball peen hammer.
> >
> > archer wrote:
> >> It looks like Loren has convinced me I can do it
> with a ball peen hammer.
> >> Thanks for the reference to Mercedesshop. It's
> good to know tools can be
> >> rented someplace besides Performance Products.
> >> GerryA
>
>
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