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Replace timing chains/guides every 100,000 miles on Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

Problem overview

The timing chain and timing chain guides wear; they should be replaced every 100,000 miles.

Mercedes-Benz 420SEL vehicles with this problem

2 model years affected

1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

1990 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

1990 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

Average mileage: 192,500 miles

(187,000 - 198,000)

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Replace timing chains/guides every 100,000 miles on Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

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