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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 03:08 AM
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Just got my 55! CLK55 operating temp?

Hey guys, finally made the jump from Lexus to MB. Just got my Blk/Blk 2002 CLK55 today. Awesome car. Just had a question regarding the temperature reading. I was wondering if the normal operating temp shown on the gauge should be around 90 plus or minus a few degrees.
Also, does the harmonic balancer problem and the MAF problem occur in the 2002 CLK 55's? I could not seem to find a definitive answer to this question via the search feature. Thanks in advance and let the mods begin!
18' Mono's, H&R, Koni's on the way soon!
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 55Power
Hey guys, finally made the jump from Lexus to MB. Just got my Blk/Blk 2002 CLK55 today. Awesome car. Just had a question regarding the temperature reading. I was wondering if the normal operating temp shown on the gauge should be around 90 plus or minus a few degrees.
Also, does the harmonic balancer problem and the MAF problem occur in the 2002 CLK 55's? I could not seem to find a definitive answer to this question via the search feature. Thanks in advance and let the mods begin!
18' Mono's, H&R, Koni's on the way soon!
Temp is fine. IIRC, it has a thermostat designed for 87 deg. F. Check the service records to see if a flush has been completed previously.

The harmonic balancer recall should not affect 2002 CLK55...we received the updated part at the factory, but it's always a good idea to inspect periodically for degradation.

MAF issues seem inherent on this car, and may be exacerbated by the use of oiled filters.

Congrats and welcome!
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 55Power
Hey guys, finally made the jump from Lexus to MB. Just got my Blk/Blk 2002 CLK55 today. Awesome car... 18' Mono's, H&R, Koni's on the way soon!
Which lex did you switch from? CLK55 is definitely a beast and I'm sure you'll love it. Welcome to the dark side! Dont the 55's come with the 18" mono's?
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 11:06 AM
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Thanks for the info Chappy.
Blackbenzz, I had a 2001 GS430 w/21k but decided to sell it cuz my buddy made me an offer I could not refuse on the 55. Pretty much an even swap with no $$ out of pocket. The 55 does come with mono's but in 17'. I will be going 18' with 235 and 265 combo as the rears have a hard time putting the power to the pavement.
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Good choice! I just made the jump last month from a Audi TT Roadster to a 2002 CLK 55. Amazing car! lot's of gadgets to play with! I miss manual tho
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
Which lex did you switch from? CLK55 is definitely a beast and I'm sure you'll love it. Welcome to the dark side! Dont the 55's come with the 18" mono's?
As 55Power has mentioned, the W208 CLK55s came with 17s.
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