I had the same problem on my year 2010, C200 Mercedes. The new tensioner had 4 holes instead of 2, so it fills up with oil much quicker. I did the job myself after looking at a youtube video. After all, its just a matter of unscrewing a "bolt", and screw in the new one. Piece of cake. Anyone can do it. The thing is, its just an O-ring in there, and it wears out after a few years. In my case it lasted for 200 000 km. If you drive with it in that condition too long, the "plastic" guides its pushing on, can get broken by the timing chain hammering it.. On my car that means lifting out the engine for repairs..... It would have been a disaster.
i feel so sorry for you that you have to go thru all of that, but i am glad the you solve it, oh man my heart was pounding when i heard the first part, thank you for your video and wishing you the best ......🙂
Mercedes, at a minimum, should replace the timing chain and new tensioner under the exhaust modification warranty. That if you have gone over the 40,000 or 4 year coverage. I own a S-350 and Mercedes has changed the following under the warranty: Turbocharger, both intakes, timing chain and tensioners EGR twice, intake manifold, all 6 injectors, and intercooler hoses. They also changed the oil cooler (which I paid for during timing chain replacement). When we picked up the car it was idling very rough and Mercedes said both mother mounts and transmission mount was bad and causing rough idle. Changed motor mounts and transmission mount and still very rough idle and Mercedes cannot fix the problem I didn’t have prior to having the car repaired. The exhaust modification program is not well represented by Mercedes and o can’t get technical answers from anyone representing the modification program. I would like to know what goes along with each item lists under warranty. For example, it says Charge air System is covered. What all in the charge air system should my local Mercedes Dealer be obligated to change. The turbo intake silencer is leaking boost and I believe should have been changed but cannot verify. Corporate Mercedes and the independent Mercedes dealer do not talk to on another. So we are at the mercy of the local independent dealer. They are in the business of making money, not covering corporate warranties. This is a sad situation and bad deal all around. If Mercedes could not get it right the first time, how can they get it right now. Perhaps that is why Mercedes no longer sell diesel cars and sprinters in the U.S. any longer.
Had you bought this car from carmax. You would pay them $50 and they would’ve fixed it for free regardless of how much the service cost. Oh and they give u a loaner
My only question, is why do you keep returning to MB of Omaha? I’ve heard great things about Star Class Motors in Papillion Nebraska on anything European.
As a technician, a diagnostic check is to check the problem of a vehicle and verify the problem. But I guess in this era of technicians, they are not properly trained and misinform customers. They take a look at vehicles like it's a difficult math problem and then guess the issue. But yes, a refund for that diagnostic from Omaha Mercedes needs to be refunded.👌
Hello from 59 county! I recently bought a similar car from Mercedes of Omaha. My experience with them has not been stellar with my Sprinter, but not terrible either. What's the name of that shop in Fremont? Sounds like I may give them a try when I need it. Thanks! Scott
This sure does sound like a fraud case. Two different Mercedes Benz dealerships misdiagnosing a Mercedes Benz with a $39k quote for an engine replacement when a $60 part resolved the problem. I would, at a minimum, report that behavior to the FTC, and I wouldn't go back to either of those dealership.
stealsership nowadays are hiring parts changer that has no diagnostic skills and it's good for them because they can upsell new cars or trade in.. The good technicians always quit and have their own shop.
We owned a GL450 a few years ago. Worst car even and I’ve owned over 30 cars from the basic Toyota via the Merc and Bentley. Car got to 100k and blew up, engine leaks, transmission plastic parts fell off. Was the last Merc we ever bought. Meantime, I do like older Mercs, bought a w124 convertible. Had Merc dealer do the PPI, clean bill of health. Car gets shipped her, leaking oil like the Exxon Valdiz. Head gasket was gone. I hate to say it, MB quality both in their cars and their service operations is not what it used to be. Buy Toyota or Lexus, I work for neither but MB is basically Schrott as they say in German. We done on finding the fix yourself.
@@MJR67 I agree on the service my experience with the dealership is horrible. I do like the W126 as the build quality from the factory improved but then went downhill after the W140. The GL350 diesel was a good deal and knowing what I know now I think I will run it's course to see where it takes me. Thanks for the input.
@ the sound of the door closing on a w126 is pure magic. I have a w140 and it is like driving on a flying carpet, comfortable to the nth degree. What lets it down is the plastic which after 20 odd years is beginning to go brittle and break. Post the w140 cars were engineered to break after the warranty ran out. Even our local independent mechanic says, don’t buy Mercs unless you want to pay for my grandchildren’s college :). I now do most of the work on our cars myself. Fun and never a dull moment. Be well and enjoy the ex tractor.
Happned to me. Last Mercedes, they really are very poorly made. The last to about 100k miles then big big trouble. All years from 2000 on. Your W126 is the real deal.
Way to go! When I was there, you told me that’s what you thought was causing the noise. What a great problem solver you are! 👏
I usually work on my GL450 myself, it has 215k miles on it.. avoid the stealership at all cost..
I had the same problem on my year 2010, C200 Mercedes. The new tensioner had 4 holes instead of 2, so it fills up with oil much quicker. I did the job myself after looking at a youtube video. After all, its just a matter of unscrewing a "bolt", and screw in the new one. Piece of cake. Anyone can do it. The thing is, its just an O-ring in there, and it wears out after a few years. In my case it lasted for 200 000 km. If you drive with it in that condition too long, the "plastic" guides its pushing on, can get broken by the timing chain hammering it.. On my car that means lifting out the engine for repairs..... It would have been a disaster.
Thanks for sharing this video
i feel so sorry for you that you have to go thru all of that, but i am glad the you solve it, oh man my heart was pounding when i heard the first part, thank you for your video and wishing you the best ......🙂
And congrats hitting over 100 subscribers!
Mercedes, at a minimum, should replace the timing chain and new tensioner under the exhaust modification warranty. That if you have gone over the 40,000 or 4 year coverage. I own a S-350 and Mercedes has changed the following under the warranty: Turbocharger, both intakes, timing chain and tensioners EGR twice, intake manifold, all 6 injectors, and intercooler hoses. They also changed the oil cooler (which I paid for during timing chain replacement). When we picked up the car it was idling very rough and Mercedes said both mother mounts and transmission mount was bad and causing rough idle. Changed motor mounts and transmission mount and still very rough idle and Mercedes cannot fix the problem I didn’t have prior to having the car repaired. The exhaust modification program is not well represented by Mercedes and o can’t get technical answers from anyone representing the modification program. I would like to know what goes along with each item lists under warranty. For example, it says Charge air System is covered. What all in the charge air system should my local Mercedes Dealer be obligated to change. The turbo intake silencer is leaking boost and I believe should have been changed but cannot verify. Corporate Mercedes and the independent Mercedes dealer do not talk to on another. So we are at the mercy of the local independent dealer. They are in the business of making money, not covering corporate warranties. This is a sad situation and bad deal all around. If Mercedes could not get it right the first time, how can they get it right now. Perhaps that is why Mercedes no longer sell diesel cars and sprinters in the U.S. any longer.
@@a.j.brunswick404 I wish the dealer would be more proactive on behalf of the manufacturer but that doesn't happen these days.
Same thing happens when we go to the doctors office. Don’t always believe them.
Of all things. If only they’d listen or actually diagnose, this whole situation could’ve been avoided.
@@Brotaku86 can't diagnose a noise from a computer
Mind blown 🤯 that is just bonkers!
The conclusion at the end of this story is , avoid Merceds Of Omaha by any means possible
😥That's my dealer. Where to instead for mine with extended warranty?
Had you bought this car from carmax. You would pay them $50 and they would’ve fixed it for free regardless of how much the service cost. Oh and they give u a loaner
My only question, is why do you keep returning to MB of Omaha?
I’ve heard great things about Star Class Motors in Papillion Nebraska on anything European.
Mercedes-Benz extended warranty right now, after that it will be my local guy or Mostec or Freeway Car Care in Fremont
As a technician, a diagnostic check is to check the problem of a vehicle and verify the problem. But I guess in this era of technicians, they are not properly trained and misinform customers. They take a look at vehicles like it's a difficult math problem and then guess the issue. But yes, a refund for that diagnostic from Omaha Mercedes needs to be refunded.👌
@@urielborunda5615 thanks for the input
Hello from 59 county! I recently bought a similar car from Mercedes of Omaha. My experience with them has not been stellar with my Sprinter, but not terrible either. What's the name of that shop in Fremont? Sounds like I may give them a try when I need it. Thanks! Scott
@@scotthiddleston8246 Mostek Automotive 635 Schneider Street Fremont
This sure does sound like a fraud case. Two different Mercedes Benz dealerships misdiagnosing a Mercedes Benz with a $39k quote for an engine replacement when a $60 part resolved the problem. I would, at a minimum, report that behavior to the FTC, and I wouldn't go back to either of those dealership.
@@falklan never thought of that.
Not fraud, just incompetence/lack of care resulting in a "get out of here" quote.
stealsership nowadays are hiring parts changer that has no diagnostic skills and it's good for them because they can upsell new cars or trade in.. The good technicians always quit and have their own shop.
@highmilesgarage9131 I agree there is no true troubleshooting these days, just try this part and that part and see what sticks.
We owned a GL450 a few years ago. Worst car even and I’ve owned over 30 cars from the basic Toyota via the Merc and Bentley. Car got to 100k and blew up, engine leaks, transmission plastic parts fell off. Was the last Merc we ever bought. Meantime, I do like older Mercs, bought a w124 convertible. Had Merc dealer do the PPI, clean bill of health. Car gets shipped her, leaking oil like the Exxon Valdiz. Head gasket was gone. I hate to say it, MB quality both in their cars and their service operations is not what it used to be. Buy Toyota or Lexus, I work for neither but MB is basically Schrott as they say in German. We done on finding the fix yourself.
@@MJR67 I agree on the service my experience with the dealership is horrible. I do like the W126 as the build quality from the factory improved but then went downhill after the W140. The GL350 diesel was a good deal and knowing what I know now I think I will run it's course to see where it takes me. Thanks for the input.
@ the sound of the door closing on a w126 is pure magic. I have a w140 and it is like driving on a flying carpet, comfortable to the nth degree. What lets it down is the plastic which after 20 odd years is beginning to go brittle and break. Post the w140 cars were engineered to break after the warranty ran out. Even our local independent mechanic says, don’t buy Mercs unless you want to pay for my grandchildren’s college :). I now do most of the work on our cars myself. Fun and never a dull moment. Be well and enjoy the ex tractor.
Happned to me. Last Mercedes, they really are very poorly made. The last to about 100k miles then big big trouble. All years from 2000 on. Your W126 is the real deal.
So is this the universe's way of telling me not to buy a diesel glk haha?
@@TrueNomadSkies after fixed it has been great.
I have a diesel GLK250 and it's been a great car overall, if not perfect. I made a bunch of videos about it.
dont know about yours but my reverse light is shit . not bright enough to see anything as cameras crap in dark winter ...
@@basingstokedave4292 mine seems ok I think never really paid that much attention to be honest, I use the outside door mirrors more as I'm old school.