Timing Gears problem

[Oldcar]

Dear  !

I have a 2010 C200 CGI (W204/M271) . it has 70,000 km.

I recently had car serviced at a local shop and they informed me that need to replace timing gears kit (image attached).

Could any body here help me to know where sell this kit ?

Any and all information is appreciated!

 

 

[tanwill]

You may want a 2nd opinion ! usually are the CAM sensor..

 

[catfish]

Hi, 

Usually, if the timing chain stretch (becoming longer) .. or the cam gear wear  out (gear tip no longer sharp but rounded off)  .. during cold start, the engine will sound like diesel .. that is the classic early tell-tale sign for M271...  

 else usually do not need to do anything t .. 

Did the WS tell u, what prompt them for the conclusion?   

 

 

 

[Oldcar]

WS told me that gears are worn , need to replace.

[catfish]

Hmm .. .to be able to see cam gears condition ... they need to open up the Cam cover .. 

During normal car service they really open up cam cover? sound fishy .. ..

 

BTW, gears worn after 70Kkm is a bit too early .. .usually it can last 120~150Kkm..  

[bossbthk]

my w212 had this issue at 84,000 a common flaw in the said m271. 

[Birdchua]

It is a known issues on M271 engine. Timing chain and gear material not that compatible resulting in wearing of the sprockets. There should be engine code come up if indeed it is an issue. You might want to go for 2nd opinion.

[micb]

Hi there,

Would like some advise on the costing of a timing chain and cam gear replacement.   My ride is due for a change I guess, there is this metal clattering sound during morning start up, which goes away after 4-6secs.

Anyone changed recently?   Please let me know what's been changed and costing.

Thanks in advanced.

 

[Lawman]

Original timing cam is about a couple of k including install. There are cheap china made without heat treatment type that cost a few hundreds but it wont last.