Part that attaches distributor rotor to camshaft may break: Mercedes-Benz 300SEL Engine & Powertrain

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The part that attaches the distributor rotor to the camshaft can break; the starter will still crank, but the engine will not start.

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Mercedes-Benz 300SEL vehicles with this problem

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1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

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Part that attaches distributor rotor to camshaft may break on Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

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