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1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL 4.2L Timing Won't Change
Posted to European Driveability on 7/18/2002 13 Replies

Car came in for failing SMOG inspection in timing only. tried turning the distributor but the timing won't adjust. Has this ever happen to anybody out there? I suspect a stretch timing chain but I would appreciate if anybody can confirm this with me or is ther...

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car Vehicle Data

1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

VIN WDBCA35D1H
Engine4.2 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI / CIS
EmissionsCa Emission
SymptomsTiming Won't Change
OccursNot Applicable
Misc.Ca. Emission
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car Vehicle Data

1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

VIN WDBCA35D1H
Engine4.2 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI / CIS
EmissionsCa Emission
SymptomsTiming Won't Change
OccursNot Applicable
Misc.Ca. Emission