C240 belt or chain

[msmith]

Hello everyone I am a new member and have recently purchased my first Merc a C240 Elegance on a 2000 plate which has covered 46,450 mls, over the moon with the car.
Can anyone tell me if my engine has a timing chain or belt and what would be the recommended mileage for replacement if its a belt.

 

[Blobcat]

duplex chain

 

[television]

All MB's have a chain, and you will have no worries about it until the car has been 150k +

So sleep well and welcome to the forum

malcolm

 

[msmith]

Thanks alot I should have checked before I purchased it really but I saw it and really liked it, once I had driven it the car was sold.

 

[noops]

welcome and I hope you have years of happy motoring with your new purchase.

 

[anyweb]

mines done 180k+ (kilometres)

it's a c220 1995 model.

do i need to replace the chain (it's noisey now)

cheers
anyweb

 

[television]

mines done 180k+ (kilometres)

it's a c220 1995 model.

do i need to replace the chain (it's noisey now)

cheers
anyweb

When the weather breaks in the spring then do it, we can guide you through it.

malcolm

 

[anyweb]

even better
how about you come back to sweden and help me do it ?

i'll document it all with photos for all to see

plus you can drink my home made wine

cheers

anyweb

 

[television]

even better
how about you come back to sweden and help me do it ?

i'll document it all with photos for all to see

plus you can drink my home made wine

cheers

anyweb

That's a very good offer, but I could not do it after a glass of wine

Malcolm

 

[JohnnyW]

When the weather breaks in the spring then do it, we can guide you through it.

malcolm

Is it a big job, Malcolm. My C200 has just done 150k and I would consider getting it changed shortly. Any idea of price to get the job done at MB or indie?

Johnny

 

[anyweb]

That's a very good offer, but I could not do it after a glass of wine

Malcolm

well then, no wine it is !

cheers
anyweb

 

[Junes]

Do the A-class and B-Class also have a Chain?

 

[msmith]

Thanks for that I was a bit worried about buying a merc with not knowing what the repair bills and running costs would be, but after reading what other owners have said I am now more confident.