klenzza
Senior Member
im off to the garage tommorow to get a quote for a replacement timing chain on my 180k coupe .any ideas on a reasonable price for this // its not going to mercedes and the hourly rate the garage charges is 45 per hour ,thnx
Expect 4/5 hours labour
I don't know the engine, but I'd have been surprised if you'd said more
I would have if it was an M119. You have to take in to consideration the garage will not necessarily have the correct tools. This will mean the cams will have to be removed. They can be wound on without the clamping tool but it's extremely fiddly!
I found it a pita the first time. I would not charge 4/5 hours but it's reasonable if the garage doesn't have the dealer tools
What is important is that it's done correctly and everyone is happy at the end of the day.
Ps. Ask them to check the rear oil feed pipe is nice and clear when the rocker cover is off! They always block up and cause ticking
I would have if it was an M119. You have to take in to consideration the garage will not necessarily have the correct tools. This will mean the cams will have to be removed. They can be wound on without the clamping tool but it's extremely fiddly!
I found it a pita the first time. I would not charge 4/5 hours but it's reasonable if the garage doesn't have the dealer tools
What is important is that it's done correctly and everyone is happy at the end of the day.
Ps. Ask them to check the rear oil feed pipe is nice and clear when the rocker cover is off! They always block up and cause ticking
im off to the garage tommorow to get a quote for a replacement timing chain on my 180k coupe .any ideas on a reasonable price for this // its not going to mercedes and the hourly rate the garage charges is 45 per hour ,thnx
im off to the garage tommorow to get a quote for a replacement timing chain on my 180k coupe .any ideas on a reasonable price for this // its not going to mercedes and the hourly rate the garage charges is 45 per hour ,thnx
What engine is it, and why do you want a new timing chain fitted ?
:Oops: Note to self ..... read what you type!
I'd meant to put I wouldn't have been surprised if you'd said more :Oops:
What engine is it, and why do you want a new timing chain fitted ?
60-80k they usually need doing. You may have worn variator teeth. In which case its probably damaged the chain that was fitted 30k ago
When would the chain need changing on my w211