jase_311
New Member
Hi,
I have a W168, A140 that has a rattle sound noticeable on idle and getting worse over time. The poly v belt, and tensioner jockey have been replaced and have made no difference. A MB mechanic has now said that the noise is the timing chain, but declinded to give price as it is more that the car is worth! As far as I am aware, this is around 8 hrs labour, and a £50 part the replace the chain.
I have googled the problem, and there appears that the chain tensioner is the cause of the problem, can this be changed without replacing the chain, or should both be done at the same time.
Has anyone else seen this problem before?
I have a W168, A140 that has a rattle sound noticeable on idle and getting worse over time. The poly v belt, and tensioner jockey have been replaced and have made no difference. A MB mechanic has now said that the noise is the timing chain, but declinded to give price as it is more that the car is worth! As far as I am aware, this is around 8 hrs labour, and a £50 part the replace the chain.
I have googled the problem, and there appears that the chain tensioner is the cause of the problem, can this be changed without replacing the chain, or should both be done at the same time.
Has anyone else seen this problem before?