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What problems with the timing chain of the Mercedes Slk?
Years 2011-2016

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On this model of the German car there were some problems with the distribution chain which was quite noisy after limited mileage and there were cases of damage to the balancing shaft caused by the chain.
Posted on: 15 February 2023 by ScegliAuto

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