1995 AMG C36 frame on restoration project car

[Edward SB]

Hi There,

Just wanted to mention what I went through to get to the changing the timing chain gasket....

1. remove radiator support bracket hood latching mechanism and cabling, removed the radiator and a/c condensor, all cooling hoses from the engine.{ this is to allow easy access to front of the engine, you should refresh the cooling system while you are at it }
2. now you should have access to the v-belt and all the pulleys, { easiest way to remove all of this is to pull the power steering pump pulley }
3. remove all idler pulley wheels and replace if bearings are blow out
4. clean whole area from greasy oil I used 5 gal of gasoline
5. Replace all cooling system hoses, they are super cheap on rock auto and pelican parts, replace the thermostat while you have all this apart.
6. remove and clean coil packs and plugs { label everything with masking tape marker }
7. remove valve cover , all vacuum lines and egr valve actuator { take picture of everything document how vac hoses are plumed }
8. remove upper timing chain cover, { replace timing chain tensioner while you are here, it is only $50, timing chain should be fine }
9. clean everything with gasoline then carb cleaner
10. you may not need to remove lower timing chain cover, lower one hardly ever leaks...The oil leak is usually from the rubber between the upper and lower chain cover
11. apply permanex gasket maker to all surfaces and reassemble