Search | Car Forums | Gallery | Articles | Helper | AF 350Z | IgorSushko.com | Corporate |
| Latest | 0 Rplys |
07-25-2009, 02:13 PM | #1 | |
AF Newbie
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: swansea
Posts: 7
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
cam magnet
can anyone please tell me if there could be a problem in my dis-connecting the cam magnet on my 2003 SLK200K? I have done this because of the "rattling" noise the variable cam adjuster makes at low revs. The car appears to perform the same and it is certainly quieter, but am I doing harm to the engine?
|
|
07-27-2009, 05:26 AM | #2 | ||
AF Newbie
Thread starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: swansea
Posts: 7
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Re: cam magnet
Quote:
|
||
07-31-2009, 09:03 AM | #3 | |
AF Regular
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: white bear lake, Minnesota
Posts: 114
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Re: cam magnet
I don't think it will "hurt" anything but you may set a engine light and notice a little lack of power. personally i would either live with it or get it replaced, yes the noise is "normal" but i have had good luck with replacing them and the new one is quieter.
|
|
08-01-2009, 07:45 AM | #4 | ||
AF Newbie
Thread starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: swansea
Posts: 7
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Re: cam magnet
Quote:
Once again good advice &thanks. However, the replacement option is too difficult & expensive! Apparently about £500 plus & maybe four hours labour adding up to something like £1k!! I do have the engine management light on, but can live with that.and i'm relieved that it's probably not doing any harm. Thanks again. |
||
08-01-2009, 02:26 PM | #5 | ||
AF Newbie
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 46
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Re: cam magnet
Quote:
No it will not "hurt " your engine per-sa. You will not get optimal fuel milage, power will be lacking and the long term effects will not add longevity to the engine. I wouldnt drive it long like that. Do some searching and let us know. You sure its a 111 engine? |
||
08-02-2009, 12:10 PM | #6 | ||
AF Newbie
Thread starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: swansea
Posts: 7
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Re: cam magnet
Quote:
|
||
08-02-2009, 01:04 PM | #7 | |
AF Newbie
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 46
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Re: cam magnet
Could be this too
Changing the adjuster is not complicated though. |
|
08-02-2009, 08:10 PM | #8 | |
AF Regular
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: white bear lake, Minnesota
Posts: 114
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Re: cam magnet
correct me if i am wrong, i think removing the supercharger is needed to remove timing chain tensioner. the rest is, set engine cams to correct position and lock into place with locking pin, remove upper front cover valve cover, and adjuster. reset timing tensioner and make sure the camshaft adjuster is rotated clockwise, reinstall.
|
|
08-03-2009, 07:45 AM | #9 | |
AF Newbie
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 46
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Re: cam magnet
Well, I thought he was refering to the actual magnet- on front of the timing cover. This is very easy to replace. I think your refering to the actual sproket and rotating assembly. If the magnet is weak it would cause this condition ( its most likly leaking oil also. ) This is what I was refering to .I do not know which component is at fault.
The picture I tried to post was the bulliten for noise coming fron the timing chain area caused by the coating coming off of the crank shaft timing chain sproket. This is another possibility. Sorry about the confusion! I have yet to find you wrong on anything Mr e-class ! LOL! |
|
08-06-2009, 10:40 AM | #10 | ||
AF Newbie
Thread starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: swansea
Posts: 7
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
Re: cam magnet
Quote:
|
||
|
POST REPLY TO THIS THREAD |
|
|