Alwayswhen you replace the timing chain Buy the OEM raplacment set. ( Mercedes parts) It usually lasts 300-400k km on a B class. / (Diesel) Yeah it's not like in old mercedes cars where it lasts for at least 800k km. Alo i think a good practice when doing the chain job to change the water pump, thermostat and a clutch job. ( cause engine is out) Donationlink: A4, A6 A8, Q7 2.7TDI 3.0TDI timing chain replacementVW touareg, phaeton 3.0T Withthe only V6 diesel in its class, the third generation 3.0 litre V6 TDI engine delivers an impressive 550Nm of torque from just 1,500 rpm. And that’s just the start. The Overboost function adds another 15kW of power, reaching up to 180kW max while producing an extra 30-40Nm of torque. Overthe lifespan of the Ford Fusion have had engines with both timing chains and timing belts. All are interference. The 1.5L and 1.6L engines have timing belts while the 2.0L, 2.3L, 2.5L, 2.7L, 3.0L and 3.5L engines have timing chains. Replacement Interval (miles) 2.5L 4 Cyl. 175 hp (Duratec 25) timing chain: Thetiming chain is a component of the car engine that synchronises the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft in the engine’s lower and higher portions. This allows the engine’s inlet and outflow valves to open and close at precisely predetermined intervals during each round of the engine. It serves as a link between the upper (cylinder 1 Anyone knows how to measure chain stretch physically on the 3.0T engine, assuming that the valve covers and timing covers are off? On the 2.0T engine, there are two notches that are used to measure the chain, one on the intake camshaft, the other on the exhaust cam, and the distance is 12.X cm to be within specs. 2. Re 2.7 tdi timing belt – 10-11-2008, 08:49 PM. Engine code is essential here. Initially it appears it is a belt timing system and there are no chains but the two cams are internally gear coupled. The engine code is on a label in the service book or on the ID label in the spare wheel bay. Regards Peter. 1 Location. Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. Jan 30, 2017. #1. After reading through the forum, I couldn't find the answer and hopefully someone might be able to share some pearls of wisdom. I'm taking the engine (3.0 TDi BKN with tiptronic gearbox) out this weekend to replace the timing chains, as replacing the right hand tensioner Audihas 'stated' that the timing chain should last the life of the motor; well, I can assure you to not accept that nor go by it. The chain has also been redesigned Wetake a closer look at the Audi TFSI engine and specifically the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI version and highlight the common problems owners might face. Audi Q5 35 TDI Oil Change Set (2018-2020) The timing chain must have been stretched, which is particularly common in older cars. iOpF.