Balance shaft concern.....

romansroad · 03-11-2012, 11:17 PM

Now that I've bought this 2006 CLK350 Cabriolet for my daughter, I find out I have a host of BIG issues (maybe). Already have the 7 speed tranny problem, various oil leaks, antifreeze leak, climate control problem...yadda yadda.

Before I unload this sorry bucket of bolts, I would like to know if my engine is in the range to have the pot metal crummy balance gear.....if so, I am DONE with MB. Promised myself wouldn't have another after 2 "S" class suboptimal experiences.

I've searched here and the other forums, but no joy. Can anyone tell me if my engine is one of the bad ones?

Thanks very much!

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Louie D · 03-12-2012, 12:46 AM

You will need to find out the serial # for you engine then see if it falls within the numbers.

M272 engines (bearing serial numbers up to 2729..30 468993)

Here is a full link to some info.
http://classactionlawsuitsinthenews....-m273-engines/

Mka77 · 03-12-2012, 07:24 AM

55k in... and no issues with my 06'. Hate hearing your is such a mess. Good luck with it.

romansroad · 03-12-2012, 10:36 AM

Thank so much for the replies. If only MB was as great as the owners on theis forum we would have no issues!

The lawsuit link doesnt list the CLK350 at all, yet I understand the engine in question was used in the CLK 350. I found where one sees the engine ID#, but not sure if you can see that area from the engine bay.

Is there a way on the MB site to enter the VIN and get the build data?

Louie D · 03-12-2012, 11:03 AM

You can call a MB service talk to a SA and give them your Vin the should be able to tell you the engine #.

romansroad · 03-12-2012, 11:33 AM

Great...I'm on it!

Mka77 · 03-12-2012, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louie D

You can call a MB service talk to a SA and give them your Vin the should be able to tell you the engine #.

Exactly what I did while in the dealership....

romansroad · 03-12-2012, 01:49 PM

Okay....Eric at MBUSA was great. My engine serial# is 27296030 202025 and the MB TSB states "

M272 Engine Up to Serial No. 2729..30 468993

With the elipsis in there, I assume that the last 6 digits are the critical ones? The 08 CLK350 I'm looking at to swap, has serial # 27296030 661785 which looks outside the range. Any advice if I'm reading this right?

Finally, does the 2008 CLK350 have the 7 speed tranny woes???

Glyn M Ruck · 03-12-2012, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by romansroad

Finally, does the 2008 CLK350 have the 7 speed tranny woes???

No!

romansroad · 03-12-2012, 06:28 PM

Thanks Glyn and everyone! Will be paying a bit more $$ and trading the 06 for the 08.

BTW, the rep at MBUSA told me the specific VIN of my 2006 didn't have the sproket potential, BUT the TSB lists my known engine serial# as part of the problem ones.

Am I to assume that MBUSA doesn't acknowedge this issue enough to specifically include my VIN, or do they wait until the symptom sequence comes into the shop, then pull the TSB and see if the engine is on the problem list? Just wondering...

romansroad · 03-12-2012, 06:30 PM

Forgive my rudeness as well Mike and Louie.....those are both beautiful cars!

Rudeney · 03-13-2012, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by romansroad

Am I to assume that MBUSA doesn't acknowedge this issue enough to specifically include my VIN, or do they wait until the symptom sequence comes into the shop, then pull the TSB and see if the engine is on the problem list? Just wondering...

The latter - they won't acknowledge that TSB until you experience problems. If you have then early enough, they might cover the repairs. The did for my 2007 with 35K miles, but others with over 90K miles said they were denied help.

Mka77 · 03-13-2012, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by romansroad

Forgive my rudeness as well Mike and Louie.....those are both beautiful cars!

No harm.

togi55 · 07-22-2012, 12:56 AM

Does anyone know why isn't the CLK350 on the class action list if those engines were used in them? http://bit.ly/MgDKtz

Mka77 · 07-22-2012, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by togi55

Does anyone know why isn't the CLK350 on the class action list if those engines were used in them? http://bit.ly/MgDKtz

It was. Check the original claim. My VIN was in the affected range.

Rudeney · 07-22-2012, 11:36 PM

FYI, the class action suit was crap. The lawyers that researched the problem were idiots and had some wrong models included, and others left off. Models don't matter. All that matters is if you have an M272 V6 or M273 V8 within the affected serial number range.

03-12-2012, 12:46 AM	#2
Louie D Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego North County Posts: 599 Drives: 2007 CLK550 CAB, 2009 E350, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee	You will need to find out the serial # for you engine then see if it falls within the numbers. M272 engines (bearing serial numbers up to 2729..30 468993) Here is a full link to some info. http://classactionlawsuitsinthenews....-m273-engines/ __________________ Louie DESERT PIC"S CLK 550 BEACH PIC's

03-12-2012, 07:24 AM	#3
Mka77 MBWorld Fanatic! 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,315 Drives: 06 CLK350 -SOLD! 2010 Cadillac SRX Premium Turbo	55k in... and no issues with my 06'. Hate hearing your is such a mess. Good luck with it. __________________ *Mike*

03-12-2012, 11:03 AM	#5
Louie D Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego North County Posts: 599 Drives: 2007 CLK550 CAB, 2009 E350, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee	You can call a MB service talk to a SA and give them your Vin the should be able to tell you the engine #. __________________ Louie DESERT PIC"S CLK 550 BEACH PIC's Last edited by Louie D; 03-12-2012 at 11:07 AM.

07-22-2012, 11:36 PM	#16
Rudeney MBworld Guru 2007 Mercedes-Benz W209 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,923 Drives: Current: 2002 C240, 2007 CLK550 Cabriolet, Previos: W163 ML320, W123 300D	FYI, the class action suit was crap. The lawyers that researched the problem were idiots and had some wrong models included, and others left off. Models don't matter. All that matters is if you have an M272 V6 or M273 V8 within the affected serial number range. __________________ -- - RODNEY

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03-12-2012, 10:36 AM	#4
romansroad Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 26 Drives: clk 350, Maserati GT, Porsche Cayman	Thank so much for the replies. If only MB was as great as the owners on theis forum we would have no issues! The lawsuit link doesnt list the CLK350 at all, yet I understand the engine in question was used in the CLK 350. I found where one sees the engine ID#, but not sure if you can see that area from the engine bay. Is there a way on the MB site to enter the VIN and get the build data?

03-12-2012, 11:33 AM	#6
romansroad Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 26 Drives: clk 350, Maserati GT, Porsche Cayman	Great...I'm on it!

03-12-2012, 01:49 PM	#8
romansroad Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 26 Drives: clk 350, Maserati GT, Porsche Cayman	Okay....Eric at MBUSA was great. My engine serial# is 27296030 202025 and the MB TSB states " M272 Engine Up to Serial No. 2729..30 468993 With the elipsis in there, I assume that the last 6 digits are the critical ones? The 08 CLK350 I'm looking at to swap, has serial # 27296030 661785 which looks outside the range. Any advice if I'm reading this right? Finally, does the 2008 CLK350 have the 7 speed tranny woes???

03-12-2012, 06:28 PM	#10
romansroad Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 26 Drives: clk 350, Maserati GT, Porsche Cayman	Thanks Glyn and everyone! Will be paying a bit more $$ and trading the 06 for the 08. BTW, the rep at MBUSA told me the specific VIN of my 2006 didn't have the sproket potential, BUT the TSB lists my known engine serial# as part of the problem ones. Am I to assume that MBUSA doesn't acknowedge this issue enough to specifically include my VIN, or do they wait until the symptom sequence comes into the shop, then pull the TSB and see if the engine is on the problem list? Just wondering...

03-12-2012, 06:30 PM	#11
romansroad Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 26 Drives: clk 350, Maserati GT, Porsche Cayman	Forgive my rudeness as well Mike and Louie.....those are both beautiful cars!

07-22-2012, 12:56 AM	#14
togi55 Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 7	Does anyone know why isn't the CLK350 on the class action list if those engines were used in them? http://bit.ly/MgDKtz

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