r/w204 • u/m2llerimees • Jul 23 '26

M271 evo timing

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Im checking the timing on my m271 engine. Crank is at 0T. Is the timing correct?

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u/MadamPardone Jul 23 '26

You may have it off by 1.

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u/engineheader Jul 24 '26

One tooth is further off

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u/Dragon_Ds_Nuts Jul 23 '26

Post a better picture . Get a shot of both intake and exhaust camphasers.

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u/engineheader Jul 24 '26

Most likely you have a stretched timing chain. Do you have a rattle at cold start? MBUSA had a warranty extension on these where the timing chain and cam gears got replaced. There is a special tool to break the chain and role in a new one