Timing chains for diesels

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Wed 26 Sep 2001 08:14
Timing chains for diesels - Julian Muirhead
Which diesels have timing chains, not belts?
I have heard that Mercedes, Vauxhall and the 2L Mondeo may do. Can anyone confirm this or add any others to the list.
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Wed 26 Sep 2001 08:54
Re: Timing chains for diesels - Andrew Bairsto
Citroen have belts
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Wed 26 Sep 2001 16:20
Re: Timing chains for diesels - James van de Vyver
The new 2.0L Mondeo diesel does indeed have a timing/pump drive chain.
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Wed 26 Sep 2001 16:34
Re: Timing chains for diesels - Stuart B
GM Ecotec DI and TDI certainly has a chain.
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Wed 26 Sep 2001 21:33
Re: Timing chains for diesels - Marc
If it's an older Mercedes (pre 89F I think) make sure its a not a simplex (single link) chain. These still need changing.

Doesn't the 2.5TD VM Granada/Scorpio have a chain also?
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