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are ITM timing chains any good? - ponkokanada - 02-02-2016
I'm looking to replace a timing chain on my 400k mile neglected om603. I have not verified the stretch yet (the harmonic balancer indicator dial rusted off) but I'm almost positive it is severe based on the engine's behavior.
I checked ebay and saw a bunch of timing chains quoted to fit om601/602/603 made by ITM for less than $40.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Timing-Chain-for-Mercedes-Diesel-190D-300D-300SD-300TD-350SD-SDL-/181995753725?fits=Model%3A300D&hash=item2a5fcad0fd:g:a4AAAOSwqrtWnVVe&vxp=mtr
Has anyone had experience with these?
I know a timing chain is the last thing to cheap out on but the engine it's going into does not have much life left in it so I figured it's still better than the original chain that's on it.
what do you guys think?
RE: are ITM timing chains any good? - starynovy - 02-07-2016
I wuld say exact opposite, that original 400k chains are better that chinese crap. Anyway at that mileage stretch should be like half way to limit.