is 97 m119 e420 an interference motor ?
 

broke timing chain on my 97 e420, 142k. before i put a used motor in or valve job, pistons. i'd love to make sure there is damage. i've been told by a handful of fairly smart guys that there is for sure damage. does MB have a list of motors that are interference ? - any help PLEASE ! jerry

RE: is 97 m119 e420 an interference motor ?
 

Timing chain E420,bent valves at least if not more internal damage from the metal that get tossed.cheaper to rebuild the old block if you know what you are doing,or get a low mile used from aurora auto wrecking in seattle or a wrecker like that by you.
ohlord