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Old 10-24-2017, 12:07 AM
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Assuming you are in the USA, I've found https://www.genuinemercedesparts.com/ has good prices.

Keep in mind that your error code is related tot he CRNAKSHAFT position sensor, and there's only one. the Camshaft position sensors rarely fail. I'd clear the code and see if it comes back before spending the money on it.
Ok that's what I thought. You Have helped a lot. If you don't mind , I also have intake manifold runner stuch open control bakk 1. I have seen many replacement parts for this fix made of metal. Do you have any recommendations on witch one to buy?
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Old 10-24-2017, 08:20 AM
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VIN number check for balance problem
A check for the balance problem would be appreciated this car is in the UK

VIN WDB2094562T102835

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Old 10-25-2017, 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Keith Slarke
A check for the balance problem would be appreciated this car is in the UK

VIN WDB2094562T102835

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That's a M72 #31-049717 - way beyond the problem range.
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Originally Posted by lakef
Ok that's what I thought. You Have helped a lot. If you don't mind , I also have intake manifold runner stuch open control bakk 1. I have seen many replacement parts for this fix made of metal. Do you have any recommendations on witch one to buy?
My advice on intake manifold issues is to replace the entire housing. Don't take chances with cheap repairs because internal part can break away and get sucked into the cylinder and cause catastrophic engine damage. You can buy the OEM (Pierburg) for a reasonable price.
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That's a M72 #31-049717 - way beyond the problem range.
Thank you very much

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Ok I thought from my research tha most of the time it was the plastic arm that broke b/c of a bad design. I will take it apart when I replace the magnets and inspect. Along with more research.
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Sometimes there is a plastic lever on the manifold that breaks, but sometimes it breaks because an internal tumbler breaks and locks up.
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Can someone please check this one for me. I sold my other car yesterday so i need to get a new one ASAP. WDBUF56X87B135855 thanks in advance
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Can someone please check this one for me. I sold my other car yesterday so i need to get a new one ASAP. WDBUF56X87B135855 thanks in advance
M272 engine #607423 - beyond the balance shaft problem range.
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M272 engine #607423 - beyond the balance shaft problem range.
Thanks for you help! Unfortunately i went to see this car yesterday and it is junk. My quest continues.
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Engine number please check.
27294040421079. ( engine number)

hi hi all please could you check this engine number, considering buying a CLK 280 sport (2006) and need to know if this is in the affected range... also, if so what are the chances off it being unaffected? Any way of knowing
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Question Safe engine number?
27294030421079

above is clk 280 sport 3 litre 2006,

is is this within the safe range?
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That engine is in the range for potential balance shaft failure.
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Can you please check my VIN? WDBTK56F78F235843

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WDBTK56F78F235843 has M272 #675235 - it's beyond the balance shaft problem range.
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Rudeney,

New guy here. I am considering buying a 2007 SLK350. VIN

WDBWK56F27F142188

Is this one of the balance shaft issue cars?

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Greetings and Happy New Year – Would you mind checking another VIN please? WDBUF56X18B272718 - 08 E350

Hoping I’m OK as I just spent over $5,200 on the timing chain tensioner and all cam adjuster issue for my 2012 E350. MBUSA and Dealer took care of 40% of the 8K job. Bought and serviced at same dealer for the life of the car. Just out of extended warranty by miles 90K. Took a lot of fighting just to get them to pay part. Thanks a ton,
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Originally Posted by BFerNJ
Rudeney,

New guy here. I am considering buying a 2007 SLK350. VIN

WDBWK56F27F142188

Is this one of the balance shaft issue cars?

Thanks much
M272 engine #438754 - it's in the range for potential balance shaft failure.
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Originally Posted by gasoel
Greetings and Happy New Year – Would you mind checking another VIN please? WDBUF56X18B272718 - 08 E350

Hoping I’m OK as I just spent over $5,200 on the timing chain tensioner and all cam adjuster issue for my 2012 E350. MBUSA and Dealer took care of 40% of the 8K job. Bought and serviced at same dealer for the life of the car. Just out of extended warranty by miles 90K. Took a lot of fighting just to get them to pay part. Thanks a ton,

MY2008 is beyond the balance shaft problem range.
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Can you check mine too?? Thanks.
Since you are on a roll, my vin is: WDBTJ72J07F230961
I checked on my own and it looked like it was not in the range, but a second opinion would be great.
Thanks.
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Can you Please check mine too?
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Originally Posted by Kelvin Bellrose
Since you are on a roll, my vin is: WDBTJ72J07F230961
I checked on my own and it looked like it was not in the range, but a second opinion would be great.
Thanks.
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M273 engine #146246 it is beyond the "balance shaft" problem range.
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Thanks a ton Rudeney for checking all of these.
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MY2008 is beyond the balance shaft problem range.
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WDB2094651T003038 This car is in Spain, going to see it later this week, one owner, full history. Balance shaft issue?
2003 CLK320 60.000 miles
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Old 01-23-2018, 11:03 PM
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No worries about a CLK320 - its M112 engine has no balance shaft troubles.
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