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Old Sep 19, 2015 | 07:53 PM
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My 2007 Ml350 with 104k miles diagnosed with balance shaft problem (codes 0017 and 0016). I also did the check with crankshaft aligned at 305 degrees and found one of the pulse wheels on the cam slightly out of alignment. MB dealer also diagnosed and quoted $7k to repair. Anyone has suggestion of shop in the Chicago area that I might get the repair done at more reasonable price? Thanks
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Old Sep 19, 2015 | 10:22 PM
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Search for the class action lawsuit. You might be eligible. Its been decided already. I got a letter but I never had the problem. Also Im out of the range so I threw the letter away.
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Search for the class action lawsuit. You might be eligible. Its been decided already. I got a letter but I never had the problem. Also Im out of the range so I threw the letter away.
Kenny, thanks for the info. I also got the letter regarding the class action suit and has been following it. As I understand it, if the work is done by non-MB shop I could submit claim for the percentage of the cost. I am just trying to have it done at a lower price than at MB dealer.
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Anyone in the Chicago area has any suggestions on more reasonanle cost repair shop. Also, any thoughts about if it might be best to just replace the engine with maybe a 2008 engine?
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