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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 05:05 AM
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Default C180 engine noise on start up

I Have a 2005 C180 with 100,000kms. when the engine is cold it sounds rough and noisy. within seconds the noise goes away. a service consultant at NMI told me it is probably the timing chain? R40,000 to fix and 3 weeks with no car? surely that cannot be right with only 100,000kms? any help please.
 
Old Jun 6, 2011 | 08:56 AM
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Doubt it's your timing chain! Chances are it's your belt tensioner!!!
 
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