1993 Mercedes Benz 300e timing chain

1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300E
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ROY KESLIN
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1993 Mercedes Benz 300e 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive 112000 miles

What is the recommended miliage for replacement of the engin timing chain for a 1993, 300E, 2.8 liter engin.
Dec 15, 2009 at 5:43 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

There is no service interval for the timing chain, when the chain starts to rattle is the best indication of wear in the chain, gears, runners and tensioner.

Mark (mhpautos)
Dec 15, 2009 at 7:52 PM
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