Please check my VIN for Balance shaft issue?
06-01-2014, 09:38 PM
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06-02-2014, 06:47 PM
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Could you check mine WDBTJ75J45F124036 Thanks so much
06-03-2014, 04:39 PM
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06-03-2014, 11:04 PM
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Thanks much, Rodney.
My car is in the range (M272 engine #086466).
Is there any known rate to have the balance shaft problem?
My car is in the range (M272 engine #086466).
Is there any known rate to have the balance shaft problem?
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06-03-2014, 11:12 PM
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Only MBZ knows for sure. I would say it's 5% or less, based simply on the reports of it in the online forums, and based on the fact that it's not even a blip on the radar of popular review sites (Consumer Reports, cars.com, Edmunds, etc.).
My advice on this has always been that if you own one, then either sell it if you can't stand the thought of it, or just keep on eye on it - get an inexpensive OBDII scanner and check periodically for P0016 and/or P0016 codes. If buying, don't roll the dice - there are too many great used cars out there to worry about the potential of a $5k++ repair. That is, unless you get a deal you can't refuse that would make the repair worthwhile.
My advice on this has always been that if you own one, then either sell it if you can't stand the thought of it, or just keep on eye on it - get an inexpensive OBDII scanner and check periodically for P0016 and/or P0016 codes. If buying, don't roll the dice - there are too many great used cars out there to worry about the potential of a $5k++ repair. That is, unless you get a deal you can't refuse that would make the repair worthwhile.
06-04-2014, 09:31 AM
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Balance shaft issue?
Looking at 2006 CLK 350. VIN WDBTK56HX6F192288. Is this engine in the range for balance shaft or any other issues? Thanks in advance.
06-04-2014, 10:14 AM
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Only MBZ knows for sure. I would say it's 5% or less, based simply on the reports of it in the online forums, and based on the fact that it's not even a blip on the radar of popular review sites (Consumer Reports, cars.com, Edmunds, etc.).
My advice on this has always been that if you own one, then either sell it if you can't stand the thought of it, or just keep on eye on it - get an inexpensive OBDII scanner and check periodically for P0016 and/or P0016 codes. If buying, don't roll the dice - there are too many great used cars out there to worry about the potential of a $5k++ repair. That is, unless you get a deal you can't refuse that would make the repair worthwhile.
My advice on this has always been that if you own one, then either sell it if you can't stand the thought of it, or just keep on eye on it - get an inexpensive OBDII scanner and check periodically for P0016 and/or P0016 codes. If buying, don't roll the dice - there are too many great used cars out there to worry about the potential of a $5k++ repair. That is, unless you get a deal you can't refuse that would make the repair worthwhile.
Hello Rodney, is there any preventive method or maintenance?
The fact that my car is in the range and the $6k replacement cost of the balance shaft make me very nervous
Current mileage of my car is about 99,700 and has no issue so far. If there is any method/advice to reduce the chance of the balance shaft issue, I will take it.
Thank you much again!
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06-04-2014, 09:16 PM
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Looking at 2006 CLK 350. VIN WDBTK56HX6F192288. Is this engine in the range for balance shaft or any other issues? Thanks in advance.
06-04-2014, 09:25 PM
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Hello Rodney, is there any preventive method or maintenance?
The fact that my car is in the range and the $6k replacement cost of the balance shaft make me very nervous
Current mileage of my car is about 99,700 and has no issue so far. If there is any method/advice to reduce the chance of the balance shaft issue, I will take it.
Thank you much again!
The fact that my car is in the range and the $6k replacement cost of the balance shaft make me very nervous
Current mileage of my car is about 99,700 and has no issue so far. If there is any method/advice to reduce the chance of the balance shaft issue, I will take it.
Thank you much again!
Seriously, there really is nothing preventative that can be done. If the balance shaft was one that was improperly forged, it will be soft and it will wear away as the timing chain runs against it. It really has nothing to do with engine speed, lubrication, or anything other than use. Keep in mind that only a small percentage have failed so far, and most of those exhibited symptoms very early. Mine started throwing codes at 25K miles. It seems that it's more rare that they fail after 100K miles. You'll see a few reports of failure around 100K, but most are much earlier. I won't say yours is in the clear, but each accumulating mile would seem to lower the odds of failure.
06-04-2014, 10:07 PM
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Yes, if you simply leave the car in the garage and keep the engine shut off, it will never fail. Seriously, there really is nothing preventative that can be done. If the balance shaft was one that was improperly forged, it will be soft and it will wear away as the timing chain runs against it. It really has nothing to do with engine speed, lubrication, or anything other than use. Keep in mind that only a small percentage have failed so far, and most of those exhibited symptoms very early. Mine started throwing codes at 25K miles. It seems that it's more rare that they fail after 100K miles. You'll see a few reports of failure around 100K, but most are much earlier. I won't say yours is in the clear, but each accumulating mile would seem to lower the odds of failure.
Seriously, there really is nothing preventative that can be done. If the balance shaft was one that was improperly forged, it will be soft and it will wear away as the timing chain runs against it. It really has nothing to do with engine speed, lubrication, or anything other than use. Keep in mind that only a small percentage have failed so far, and most of those exhibited symptoms very early. Mine started throwing codes at 25K miles. It seems that it's more rare that they fail after 100K miles. You'll see a few reports of failure around 100K, but most are much earlier. I won't say yours is in the clear, but each accumulating mile would seem to lower the odds of failure.Your advice really makes me easy
Thank you so much, Rodney!!!
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06-05-2014, 08:59 AM
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2007 E350 - Balancer Shaft?
Hello,
could you check if WDBUH87X27X210515 is in the affected range for balancer shaft problems?
If so, what is the current procedure to get this fixed? How does the dealer figure out, if the sporcket/shaft is bad?
Who usually covers the cost?
Thank you,
Fabian
could you check if WDBUH87X27X210515 is in the affected range for balancer shaft problems?
If so, what is the current procedure to get this fixed? How does the dealer figure out, if the sporcket/shaft is bad?
Who usually covers the cost?
Thank you,
Fabian
06-06-2014, 09:24 AM
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SOLD - '05 CLK-500, SOLD - '05 Land Rover LR3, SOLD - 2010 Jeep Wrangler
Check for '05 CLK-500
Hi - I'm looking to purchase an '05 CLK-500 and would like to know if it's on the list for the balance shaft issue.
The VIN is WDBTK75G55T054128
Thanks!
The VIN is WDBTK75G55T054128
Thanks!
06-06-2014, 03:24 PM
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Rudeney could you please check VIN WDBUF56X49B438778 It's an 09 E350 Thanks a bunch
06-06-2014, 04:51 PM
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06-06-2014, 10:21 PM
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Hi - I'm looking to purchase an '05 CLK-500 and would like to know if it's on the list for the balance shaft issue.
The VIN is WDBTK75G55T054128
Thanks!
The VIN is WDBTK75G55T054128
Thanks!
06-06-2014, 10:22 PM
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Rudeney could you please check VIN WDBUF56X49B438778 It's an 09 E350 Thanks a bunch
