Rudeney

That one has M272 #598953 - beyond the balance shaft problem range.

pedrodiesel

Hi Rodney Can you please help me find out if this w220 2006 has one of the problematic engine ?
We planning to buy this one.

WDBNF67J36A478484

thanks very much in advance.

Pedrodiesel

Rudeney

C220's are not affected - that's an M112 engine and those have no balance shaft issues.

pedrodiesel

Hi Rodney, the VIN : WDBNF67J36A478484

I sent belongs to a 2006 S320 (W220) Chassis.
Not a C220.
Beyond the possible sprocket issue, is there anything else ashould worry about this car ?
Some one told me the M272 is too small for an S class w220.
I m thinking about fuel economy.
Thanks again for your help.

Pedrodiesel

pedrodiesel

correction: car is a w220 chassis. 2006, S350.

sorry.
Thanks Rodney.

AronAZ

2007 SLK280 with 09/06 build date. WDBWK54F37F143854

Thanks

Rudeney

A MY2006 S350 - that will be in the range for potential balance shaft problems. ALL MY2006 M272 engines (xx280, xx300, xx350) will be.

Rudeney

That one has M272 engine #447049, which is in the affected range for potential balance shaft failure.

AronAZ

You can disregard - thanks. Look is like its in range (being an early build). 30 447 049

FWIW - this link seems to work for those that want to self check.
http://carinfo.kiev.ua/cars/vin/mercedes/vin_check

AronAZ

Thanks for the swift reply. You've helped a lot of people here.

guess313

could you please look at mine. Thanks in advance

4JGCB65E99A092078

Rudeney

That a MY2009 - no worries at all there!

pedrodiesel

Hi Rodney, thanks for your quick reply.
I was also told by a Mercedes Benz parts vendor that all MY2006 S350 w220 came with the M112 engine.
I understand you answered ME that the car has an M 272 engine.
As you can see, I m a bit confuse now.
Can you please double check .

The VIN WDBNF67J36A478484
Mercedes Benz S350 2006. W220.
I just want to know if the engine is an M 112 or M 272.

thanks so much for your patience and understading

Pedrodiesel

Rudeney

You are right! Your car has the 3.7l variant of the M112 engine, so that is not subject to balance shaft troubles. I guess that is the same engine as the the W163 ML350. I had forgotten they used that in the S350.

pedrodiesel

Hi Rodney, thanks again for your valuable help with the info about the S350 engine.
Now that we know is for sure an M112 variant (3.7 Liter), I like to know your point of view about that car.
I never owned a S class.
Currently have a E class ww210.
The car again is a ( w220 S350, 2006).
Your feedback will be appreciated.

thanks

Pedrodiesel

Rudeney

I'm going to be honest with you, the W220 is not one of my favorite cars. They are very nice cars, and handle and drive well for a large sedan, but I find the seats very "Buick-like" and the electronics are a bit fussy (more so that the E and far more than the C or CLK). The 3.7l V6 is probably a bit underpowered for the car, though better than your W210 E300. Compared to your W210, I think you will find the W220 nicer and more luxurious, but less "German feeling".

Bwe6ton

I have another TCU which is EGS52 which I checked was the correct one but the car doesn't accept the part.

pedrodiesel

I appreciate your opinion about the W220.
I do like how it looks a lot.
The reasons I m looking at the s350 are fuel economy, and Short wheel base plataform W220.
But I agree that may be underpower.
Other Mercedes Benz enthusiasthics think than the S430 is a better car overall.
however, if a want to avoid the 722.9 I will have to buy a 2003 or older S430.
While the S350 is a 2006 and still have the 722.6 tranny which I prefer because its a more reliable trannsmission than the 722.9.

Again, thanks for your valuable input Rodney.

Pedrodiesel

Rudeney

All good points - and smart research!

jeffkiser

I purchased a 06 E350. Can someone tell me if my balance shaft is in the impacted range?
VIN WDBUF56J66A735662
Really appreciate it!!! (not sure I want to know the answer tho)

Rudeney

Yes, all MY2006 cars with the M272 engine are int he range for potential failure.

jeffkiser

Thanks Rodney....
Mine has 110k miles on it and is running beautifully. Someone told me that if the car gets to that many miles chances are the balance shaft will not be an issue. Usually they fail earlier than that. Any truth to that? (I've been reading all these posts....you must be tired of these balance shaft issues!!!) I also have the gas smell problem and sent in my vehicle safety complaint to the NHTSA yesterday.

Rudeney

First, all we have is anecdotal evidence reported by owners on the forums. MBZ is not releasing any data at all. There have been a few incidents of balance shaft failures after 100K miles, but far less than what we saw at lower miles. A lack of failure at high mileage is not necessarily an indication that yours will never fail, but it does seem to make it less likely. On the other hand, my concern is that all of these balance shafts will fail prematurely, but just how early is unknown. I would say that these parts "should" last 300K miles or more, so anything before that is "early" failure. Obviously, failure at 30K or 60K miles is too early, but what about 150K miles? Or 200K? The reality is that moving parts will fail, and this one can be fixed it's just a costly repair.

riding_solo

Rodney would u pls check my vin#Wdbuf90x27x212707 as well thx in advance

Rudeney

E550 with M273 #63000 - it's "in the range".