If there is a mechanical weak link in Benz engines, it the timing chains. Frequent problems and expensive. The belt is chaep and easy. While the belt may be good for 100K, I would suggest occasional checks of the condition and tension. Rarely will a cam belt actually break. They come loose and skip or rip off a few teeth. Siezed tensioner will also burn them up. Pay attention to strange noises on interference engines. Dennis
>From: Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM> >Reply-To: Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: diesel Vanagon vs. MB, Volvo, other diesel VW >Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 09:57:31 -0800 > >I agree, and am quite familiar with VW diesels, but there's one thing that >still just bugs the hell outta me...timing belts. That makes the MBs look >much more attractive, IMNSHO > >On Dec 7, 2007 9:42 AM, Karl Mullendore <groups@westyventures.com> wrote: > > > Much smaller package using the VW TDI fours and fives, fits nicely, and > > can easily make all the torque you'll ever need. If you need more for > > whatever reason, well...the V6 TDI could be fitted more easily than the > > Mercedes, perhaps. > > > > |
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