Early 450 4.5 V8 Timing Chain Replacement Kit

This kit includes new timing chain,new timing chain tensioner, and instruction manual to change the timing chain in your early Mercedes V8. This includes most models from 1972 up to around 1976. Sometimes you can not go on year alone because someone may have changed the engine. This kit includes the tensioner that does not have the threaded connnectionfor the smog line fitting. Before ordering please go out and inspect your tensioner on the right forward section of your engine to make sure it matches the one pictured below.

If you would like to change your upper chain guide rails at the same time CLICK HERE to add to order.

If you need the later style with the connection fitting please CLICK HERE to order.

Early V8 Timing Chain Tensioner