Re: [MBZ] 300D timing chain replacement

You need 2 people, one to feed chain, one to turn the engine over. First things first though, why are you changing it? Have you checked to see if its stretched? Tom Scordato wrote: Contemplaing doing timing chain overdue at 270K miles. I have been doing some research. It appears a chain

Re: [MBZ] 300D timing chain replacement

: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 8:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300D timing chain replacement You need 2 people, one to feed chain, one to turn the engine over. First things first though, why are you changing it? Have you checked to see if its stretched? Tom Scordato wrote: Contemplaing doing timing chain

Re: [MBZ] 300D timing chain replacement

I would not advise doing it solo. Even with two of us and the chain grabber lead thing it was a touchy situation. There were a few times we had to make sure we had not skipped a tooth. This is a five hand job with two heads and some beer On Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at 05:13 PM, Tom

Re: [MBZ] 300D timing chain replacement

Sure can. If you are rich (somewhat unlikely if you are driving a 77 300D) you can buy the chain guide that bolts on and holds the chain in place on the cam sprocket. If you are poor like me, just use wire ties or some vise grips (you need three) to clamp the chain to the sprocket. It

Re: [MBZ] 300D timing chain replacement

rumor has it that Tom wrote: Contemplaing doing timing chain overdue at 270K miles. I have been doing some research. It appears a chain buddy;, ie standby helper is required. Can this job be done totally solo? I have not met any of my neighbors or friends/wifes/kids or enemies who gives

Re: [MBZ] 300D timing chain replacement

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Re: [MBZ] 300D timing chain replacement

, 2005 2:01 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300D timing chain replacement rumor has it that Tom wrote: Contemplaing doing timing chain overdue at 270K miles. I have been doing some research. It appears a chain buddy;, ie standby helper is required. Can this job be done totally solo? I have

Re: [MBZ] 300D timing chain replacement

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