Re: [MBZ] Advice on Timing Chain Replacement (was: 300td timingchainissues)

[Peter Frederick]

The timing chain for all the 61x engines is similar, but NOT for the 
60x engines, they are longer I think.

You must have the correct one, needless to say.
If you do change it, you MUST keep both ends on the cam sprocket at all 
times, dropping one end can cause serious timing issues.  Wire ties 
work (get a big bundle) or the special tool that hold the chain on both 
sides (I borrow one).

Peter