The dreaded M272 Balance Shaft
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You're fine.
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Could I get to check my engine? 2006 E350, 51,500K miles.
VIN WDBUF56J06A918619
VIN WDBUF56J06A918619
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Could I get to check my engine? 2006 E350, 51,500K miles.
VIN WDBUF56J06A918619
VIN WDBUF56J06A918619
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2008 GL 320 CDI, 2000 E320, 2000 C230, 2004 Toyota Sienna
Can you please be kind enough to check mine
2004 E320 4matic.
VIN WDBUF82JX4X120050
90,000 KM
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2004 E320 4matic.
VIN WDBUF82JX4X120050
90,000 KM
Thanks.
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112 engine (320) is not included only 272 (350) & 273 (550).
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sorry for not getting back sooner. Car has been fixed, I have noticed a much better acceleration, and no diesel sound intermittently. if you're looking for symptoms I would say sluggish, some times while car is idling it sounds like a quite diesel rattle front of motor. also as I was in the car, once at idle in park, the rpms dropped and ran rough for a second or two then idle normal, did this three or four times. good luck to the rest. Now I'm dealing with the driving going into neutral feel, have to shift from drive to neutral several times then go into gear.
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To me your post does not make any sense---first you say the car was fixed----then you run on about symptoms---then you say you have a problem with the transmission--
FYI,this is a very focused topic within the W211 with the subject---The dreaded M272 balance shaft.
Perhaps you may want to correct your post and post in correct forum--do you drive a C280---is that correct!
FYI,this is a very focused topic within the W211 with the subject---The dreaded M272 balance shaft.
Perhaps you may want to correct your post and post in correct forum--do you drive a C280---is that correct!
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Plutoe it is a C280
I wrote after it was repaired: here were the "symptoms". I read that others wonder what to look for if no CEL on. This is why I read post and don't get involved sorry for helping.
As to the later my trans is acting up and was hoping someone had info to maybe post some help.
So don't run while reading
Thank you
I wrote after it was repaired: here were the "symptoms". I read that others wonder what to look for if no CEL on. This is why I read post and don't get involved sorry for helping.
As to the later my trans is acting up and was hoping someone had info to maybe post some help.
So don't run while reading
Thank you
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“A California federal judge has granted preliminary approval of a class action settlement to resolve defective engine allegations against Mercedes-Benz U.S.A., LLC.”
“The Mercedes class action settlement is for “all current and former owners and lesses of Mercedes-Benz branded automobiles equipped with M272 or M273 engines bearing serial numbers up to 2729..30 468993 or 2739 ..30088611, found in the Subject 2005 – 2007 Model Year Vehicles respectively (the ‘Subject Vehicles’), who purchased or leased their Subject Vehicles within the United States.”
See here http://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-s...nary-approval/
“The Mercedes class action settlement is for “all current and former owners and lesses of Mercedes-Benz branded automobiles equipped with M272 or M273 engines bearing serial numbers up to 2729..30 468993 or 2739 ..30088611, found in the Subject 2005 – 2007 Model Year Vehicles respectively (the ‘Subject Vehicles’), who purchased or leased their Subject Vehicles within the United States.”
See here http://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-s...nary-approval/
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MY08 you should be fine, check your PM.
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um, 'scuse me .. but .. is it me ... or is Konigstiger's post above regarding the class action settlement a huge and total BOMBSHELL !!!????!!! To have Balance Shaft sprocket replacement covered by MBUSA !?!?!?! I would have expected much more fan fare and reaction to this announcement. This is like the sword of Damocles taken away from over your M272 heads... 105k miles on my 2006 M272 and no sign of Balance Shaft issue (yet) ... but this takes all the pressure off ... if this announcement is indeed the real deal and I understood it correctly (repair now covered by MBUSA).
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um, 'scuse me .. but .. is it me ... or is Konigstiger's post above regarding the class action settlement a huge and total BOMBSHELL !!!????!!! To have Balance Shaft sprocket replacement covered by MBUSA !?!?!?! I would have expected much more fan fare and reaction to this announcement. This is like the sword of Damocles taken away from over your M272 heads... 105k miles on my 2006 M272 and no sign of Balance Shaft issue (yet) ... but this takes all the pressure off ... if this announcement is indeed the real deal and I understood it correctly (repair now covered by MBUSA).
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engine no check????
My R350 has been having multiple issues that we feel are balance shaft related. We are trying to figure out if our M272 Engine is included in the serial numbers ranges that have been affected. Our vin is 4JGCB56E88A067504 and the engine no is 27296730724855.
Any help understanding the ranges would be greatly appreciated.
Any help understanding the ranges would be greatly appreciated.
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You’re fine. Clean point for 272 engine is 30 468993 (as of OCT 06 production).
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The dreaded M272 Balance Shaft
Would you mind checking mine for me please? I have a 2007 R350, the check engine light is on and I've been told the codes state that I have a cam shaft timing issue. I tried looking up my VIN# to determine the engine number and it looks like my engine number isn't covered but it also seems confusing. My vin # is 4JGCB65E27A059338
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You're fine.
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I appreciate you looking that up for me, but I'm confused. I've been told by two different shops (not Mercedes) that I have the balance shaft issue and that its a $5-$6K repair. If I have the issue and I'm not covered by the law suite it would seem that i'm screwed instead of fine ![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Should I take it in to Mercedes and see what they diagnose? Any other thoughts?
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Should I take it in to Mercedes and see what they diagnose? Any other thoughts?
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MB tech comment: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w211...l#post11767737 – have dealer diagnose it.
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MB tech comment: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w211...l#post11767737 – have dealer diagnosed it.
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MB tech comment: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w211...l#post11767737 – have dealer diagnose it.