03-05 mercedes c230 1.8 timing marks

[@CodytheCarGuy]

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[@millsmambwe7028]

Cody, What are those two drum like in front of the Cam# Adjusters? They slot into the two Magnets (Sensors).... Reply and copy to [e-mail]

[@Londonhandyman]

im doing my mercedes timing, very helpful video was kind of looking for one like this for a while but finally got you. once im done with my timing i might put a video on youtube coz there aren't many of this type. good job man

[@hellohigh9826]

02:33 so now we got ding dong

[@zeekscaraudiollc6513]

I'm having some issues with my c230k won't start I'm going to check the timing tomorrow Cody thanks for the video

[@anthonymccoy9644]

Great video Cody, did the the complete video ever get posted?

[@ottojonesjr]

Did you put the video up where you took everything off the front of the motor to expose the timing chains and guides..etc?

[@jakeraczkowski6288]

I was wondering if there was a video ever posted of the motor being put back together step by step

[@georgec7798]

Hi, I know this was a long time ago but did you have to remove the whole front of the car including the radiator and AC condenser. Thanks

[@deamonmachine]

I am not a fan of mercedes either but I got this job to do coming up next week. I am excited about learning something new, however quite terrified about messing it up XD

[@Dimatchka]

where are you located and how much did you charge for this type of work? I need to have this done to my car

[@ronblake100]

Great Video, I am about to install chain and kit, can you give me an idea of what I should do if the right hand timing mark on gear is out by one link, I think chain has slipped as teeth are worn

[@jesse75]

Ron how did the timing chain change go ?

[@ronblake100]

@@jesse75 timing chain and new sprockets went on ok, unfortunately one of the valves must have been slightly damaged when chain slipped , even though we had compression with the cups, is running a bit rough, so just pondering the next step.

[@jesse75]

@@ronblake100 another compression test. It helps to have a Mercedes specific code reader. But even with them, can't always find out the problem. These engines are not fun to work on.

[@ronblake100]

@@jesse75 Definitely not fun!

[@duanedonaldson2262]

Cody, if you have an oscilloscope brother, can you also post the before and after repairs showing the cams and crank correlation for these types of videos please Sir. Maybe you can explain how far off timing was by viewing the waveform, why was timing off, jumped, VVT problem, timing components stretched, etc. Much appreciated. First-time viewer.

[@YusufPetersenCPT]

great video and lots of help bro as im busy with this very job myself for the first time..

[@garagablesandy2640]

Love it !! they told me the Febi's strech quickly.. use the IWIS ones.. they are oem for MB. church !

[@b.real.g3012]

hello guys superb video could you please supply me with a link for the febi kit you used. thanks

[@Kris0303]

I'm looking at completing this job in the coming weeks, can you post the rest of the videos you made on this build?

[@greenguyz6280]

Need help replacing my timing chain on my 2003 c230

[@haraqi]

hi there great video im trying to take the timing belt cover would you provide me with info how to thank you

[@richardbrock5209]

Hi. I need to do this job pretty soon. Was wondering does the closed chain slip over all the sprockets ok and I have a manual that says I need to remove the sump?? Is this correct??

[@CodytheCarGuy]

I did lower the oil pan some and pulled the front cover off, and i liked the febi continuous chain and not have to worry about the master link even though i have the tool. And a year later its still running perfect its pretty much my daily. Ill be selling the correct chains on my website soon too for the 03-05 1.8 motor so just let me know if you need it

[@CodytheCarGuy]

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[@dboyrusky]

Checked my chain it ended up showing about 6-7 degree stretch (degrees on the pulley) when camshaft lines lined up. How bad is 6 or 7 degrees? Otherwise the sprocket gears were perfect and chain was really tight..

[@CodytheCarGuy]

Well your right about where it can jump teeth then, they are notorious around 100k to jump teeth and bend all the valves.

[@achacon5652]

A video how to change a gasket or head gasket at the same vehicle

[@kajavazhikkadavu370]

Good video 👍 How to remove M271 camshaft ?

[@edwardmurphy5669]

Cody, can you help me? UK viewer. 2004, c180 kompressor automatic: my car jumped a tooth on the inlet camshaft sprocket and was transported back to my house. It was left for about nine months before I began repairing it a few weeks ago. I changed the timing chain and tensioner, turned the engine, by hand, about six times to check that the timing marks aligned, boxed it back together and went to start it. On turning the key, the hazard lights began flashing and could not be extinguished via the hazard warning light switch. I turned it off and tried again, only to hear the click of the starter solenoid. On checking the engine, I found that I was now unable to turn the engine via the crankshaft pulley( it can be turned anti-clockwise ). I stripped it down again and checked in case a 'bolt' had dropped down the timing chain cover, but nothing! Do you have any idea as to the reason why this has happened. The hazard lights flashing may have been due to the alarm being activated but no siren sounded(may not be working) Thanks, Ted Murphy.

[@thedragon2299]

What about that damn alignment tool everyone talks about, Do you actually need it if you are not removing the cams?

[@enriqueortiz5440]

Not needed but it does help.

[@iBoogieTM]

Hi Cody. I have question about the crankshaft pulley. My crank pulley, outer edge has slipped on the pulley itself so it doesn’t line up with #1 Piston at the top. So am I able to just line the piston up by eye?

[@CodytheCarGuy]

I would check that pulley over if that indeed did rotate then the rubber is bad and it's just a matter of time before it comes off. I have set timing to top dead center before and I go for the middle of where it floats. As you rotate and keep going you will notice you can turn the crank a little and the piston does not move at first at top dead center and then go back and find about where the middle of that movement is and call it tdc. I would replace my crank pulley if that was my car or pull it and make sure its not keyed and then reset it correctly if it has a key then the pulley is bad.

[@iBoogieTM]

Cody the Car Guy thanks Cody. I did just that yesterday afternoon. Found the middle of the float/pause of the piston stroke. Fingers crossed 🤞 I’ll reply with how it goes when I start it. Waiting on tool kit and parts

[@leeearp219]

hi, how did you get the casing back on without damaging the head gasket? trying to do this now but really struggling

[@CodytheCarGuy]

Loosened the oil pan so it hung down some and used a little ultra black on top of the cover where it meets the head gasket and at the corner where the cover meets the head and block. Still going strong to this day and no leaks.

[@jshax3516]

Hi just wondering there’s two TDC I lined the cams up with TDC but when you turn the crank a full turn so its back on TDC and the cams are 180 off the marks confused

[@jshax3516]

Anyone 🧐

[@916hayabusa]

You need to do 2 rotations of the crank, to get the cam shafts back to their marks.

[@c.scherer6476]

Hi, I want to change the gear on the crankshaft. I can get it off with a puller. But how can I reassemble it? Thanks in advance

[@jesse75]

Did you ever figure it out ?

[@c.scherer6476]

@@jesse75 Hi, yes you can simply pull it off by hand and push it on

[@jesse75]

This is not a very fun job.

[@c.scherer6476]

@@jesse75 that's true... but a good feeling when everything is finished and everything went well :) Do you also plan to do this?

[@jesse75]

@@c.scherer6476 I'm a seasoned mechanic. Rebuilt around 500 engines. With the maintenance on our 2005 compressor, we got 250,000 miles. Engine still ran good, but wanted to change timing chain. Why ruin the engine right ? Took the valve cover off, and all the stuff on the front. I used white out to mark everything. But I noticed the timing mark on the pulley did not line up TDC. The cams were lined up, but not at the pulley. Did the screwdriver trick to find TDC in number 1 spark plug hole. But timing on pulley not lining up. Chain did not jump. Computer blew no codes. Engine ran good. Plugs all clean. The teeth on the sprockets were sharp and worn. I replaced them. Put it back together. Now it won't run. Everything lined up the way I found it. I'm so pissed off. Should have just let it break. I have 5 other engines to work on right now. After they are done, going to tackle it again. Junk value on these cars is nothing. Pick n pull can kiss my ass. If it wasn't for emissions, I'd just put a small block in it. When running, I got 38 miles per gallon. Somebody modified the exhaust in Nevada. But now to get tags, a referee has to look at it. Touchy picky engine. One thing I know about this car. The engine compartment gets hot and the sensors and wiring break down. Look at that stupid plastic water crossover pipe above the exhaust manifold. The referee gave me trouble because I rapped it in heat resistant foil.

[@vincentbaker102]

Hello I'm having trouble with my 05 Mercedes c230k my crankshaft will not move at all (cylinder head is off ) Help very plz

[@djordjio007]

Hi Cody, question do you know if 1.8 Engines on this Mercedes is Non Interference or it is Interference engine? Someone is selling one with a snapped Timing Chain and im deciding weather its is worth it or not? Thank you

[@CodytheCarGuy]

It is Interference, when the chain jumped on my car it bent some valves so I replaced everything and both timing chains and guides and tensioner and been running perfect ever since.

[@suyvik]

Should be nice to watch the other tear down previous to this one, thanks

[@ugott1]

What riveting tool do you use for the timing chain ?

[@CodytheCarGuy]

I have a couple but i ended up going with a continuous loop chain by Febi

[@vasanmurthy5559]

Hi can the crankshaft timing runout by 2deg?

[@karagunis86]

Hi from greece . Owner of w203 1.8 184hp . I want to buy a timing chain kit and cam gears together. I see a lot of oem kits at aliexpress or ebay at 200-250$ . Do you have experience about these kits? I think they are chinese. Is this too bad for purchase??

[@jesse75]

Did you ever buy the chain and parts ?

[@S_and_A_Auto_Repair]

when i looked up timing chain labor it said 4 hrs so i thought it would be pretty simple. once i was 5 hrs in and realised i dont have the3 cover off yet i thought what the heck is going on here so i looked up another labor for the timing cover and it said 11.5 hrs. DAMMIT MERCEDES!!!!

[@cgrmgarage3306]

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[@gelberwellnesstee]

I had this problem also with the M271 (new control chain, new camshaft adjusters, new valves, C180 T, 2006). Since November 2016, the car has a total of 4 months in 2 car workshops. Only now recurring / permanent fault with associated non-circular idle: 2054: Wrong position of exhaust camshaft, sporadic. Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inXQoJienLR4p9U - do you have any advice?

[@mogamatraqeebnolan4181]

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[@aboudecisse422]

J'aime le moteur 271 je veux ensavoi plus sur elle