M116 V8 Timing Chain Upper Guide Rail Replacement Kit

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Save your V8 regardless of mileage - DO this job if it has not been done in the last 15 years

For all 3.5, 3.8, and 4.2 liter V8 engines from 1969 to 1991 280SE 3.5, 300SEL 3.5, 380SE, 380SEC, 380SEL, 380SL and 420SEL. These THREE are the upper (and easily accessible) plastic guide rails that most often break due to age and heat. When they break they can cause the timing chain to "jump" the sprocket which will allow the pistons to come up and hit and bend the valves or WORSE if it happens at high speed!!!  As seen on Cherry. CLICK HERE to watch the full video series on Kent’s R107 rolling restoration.

M116 V8 Timing Chain Upper Guide Rail Replacement Kit
$47.25
SKU:
GEG-116GUIDERAILKIT
Free Add-Ons Included:

Preventing Catastrophic V8 Engine Failure .pdf Download - by Kent Bergsma

Product Details

Kit contains:

  • 3 correct upper guide rails ( one on the right side and two on the left side)
  • Special bolt and spacer guide rail pin removal tool
  • PDF DIGITAL DOWNLOAD of Preventing V8 Engine Failure manual included! 

PLEASE NOTE: The DIGITAL manual covers more than just installing the upper guide rails. It also includes instructions on how to install the oiler tube clips and replace the timing chain without opening up the engine. As a bonus feature, it also includes instructions on adjusting the valves on 1969 to 1976 3.5 and 4.5-liter engines. 

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M116 and M117 V8 Valve Cover Service / Oil Leak Fix Kit

For all single overhead camshaft V8 engines from 1969 to 1991

This is a VERY common maintenance item on the older Mercedes V8 engines. If they are too old they will leak. If they are not put on properly they will leak. If you do any maintenance (ie, valve adjustment, clip replacement, timing chain, guides, etc), you should have this kit on hand.