
1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL 3.8L Timing Chain Jumped
This car was towed from another shop where they were doing tune up type work and the driver's side cam gear slipped what appears to be 3 teeth resulting in major bent valves on that side. They had not opened the motor at that point and decided they were over t...
FIX posted 4/7/2005
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VIN | WDBBA45A9C |
Engine | 3.8 L / 8 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Automatic |
Delivery | FI |
Affected | Timing Chain Jumped |
Conditions | Bent Valves |
Message Closed w/FIX
Vehicle Data
1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
VIN | WDBBA45A9C |
Engine | 3.8 L / 8 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Automatic |
Delivery | FI |
Affected | Timing Chain Jumped |
Conditions | Bent Valves |