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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 10:35 PM
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Can someone tell if my ML350 is within balance shaft issue or not?
Ive got 2008 ML350, I know the timing chain was done at 56k miles, now the car has 106k miles. But i'm still scared cause of the horror stories on balance shaft issues.. the seller wasnt a car guy and said timing chains should be replaced every 50k miles

here are my vin numbers.

Ident. number (FIN) 4JG1641861A340930
VIN 4JGBB86E38A340930
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Originally Posted by Icelandicbenz19
Ive got 2008 ML350, I know the timing chain was done at 56k miles, now the car has 106k miles. But i'm still scared cause of the horror stories on balance shaft issues.. the seller wasnt a car guy and said timing chains should be replaced every 50k miles

here are my vin numbers.

Ident. number (FIN) 4JG1641861A340930
VIN 4JGBB86E38A340930
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http://www.mercedesmedic.com/check-m...y-vin-m272273/
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my number is way higher it seems
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Originally Posted by Icelandicbenz19
my number is way higher it seems
Yes, looks like you are not affected.
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Originally Posted by S70Houston
Yes, looks like you are not affected.
yeah also the chain was replaced at 55k miles so i doubt it's the trash or balancer that was installed back then!
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