Om617 Timing Chain Tensioner

New oe mercedes timing chain tensioner spring.
Om617 timing chain tensioner. Kent always recommends you replace the tensioner when you install a new timing chain. Basically any where the removed link could and will fall. For om601 om602 om603 om604 om605 om606 om615 om621 naturally aspirated diesel engines in addition to m100 m108 m115 m116 m117 m121 m130 m180 gasoline engines. 116 123 and 126 chassis from 1978 to 1985 with 617 5 cylinder turbo diesel engines only this is a super important maintenance item for your diesel engine.
A few bolts and its out. Mercedessource product fits 5 cylinder turbo engines 300dt 300cdt 300tdt 300sd fits the following. If your timing chain. Make sure to use a new chain tensioner and spring.
Two year manufacturer warranty 6219930601. Never re use the old unit. Depending on maintenance and oil change schedules this chain should be replaced in the 150 000 mile to 200 000 range. Mercedes timing chain om601 om602 om603 diesel w124 w126 w140 w201 w460 g wagen t1 sprinter 1985 1996 will fit almost all om601 om602 om603 engines through 1996.
Now take some clean shop rags and cover the valve train and all the crevices near the chain. Remove the timing chain tensioner.