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1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL 3.8L Timing Chain Jumped
Posted to European Engine on 3/11/2005 21 Replies

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...

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car Vehicle Data

1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

VIN WDBBA45A9C
Engine3.8 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI
AffectedTiming Chain Jumped
ConditionsBent Valves
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

VIN WDBBA45A9C
Engine3.8 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI
AffectedTiming Chain Jumped
ConditionsBent Valves