1988 Mercedes Benz 190e timing marks

1988 MERCEDES BENZ 190E

190,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

BETZ73

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i need to know the timing marks on a 190e
the one on the cam is the one i'm having issues with
i know TDC but where does the mark on the cam point. i was told it sits even with the right side of the head. but that is not right, so a little help would be great. thanks.

Jun 29, 2009 at 4:16 PM

BLUELIGHTNIN6

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Jun 29, 2009 at 4:21 PM

BETZ73

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can i get back to you if i need further assistance.

Jun 29, 2009 at 4:26 PM

BLUELIGHTNIN6

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Sure, reply back here like you just have and I will be notified via e-mail automatically.

Jun 29, 2009 at 4:27 PM

BETZ73

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well see the mark ....mine isn't that close to the rocker. mine is closest to the sprocket, i lined it up like that shows ....and i'm not getting compression, it had compression before...
and it's a 2.3
and also it a, jan-1988 190e
if this matters, sometimes it does.
thanks

Jun 29, 2009 at 4:53 PM

BLUELIGHTNIN6

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Hm, okay let me ask another tech with more Merc experience and I will have him reply to this same thread.

Jun 29, 2009 at 5:26 PM

BETZ73

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thanks allot...

Jun 29, 2009 at 5:28 PM

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