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  1. mark_le_b

    M272 C280 Balance shaft question

    Question on the balance shaft issue prone M272 engine (C280) Do they all suffer form the issue if the engine code is within the range effected by the problem, or, is it luck of the draw?? I am looking at an 06 - 69k miles car, but the worry if putting me off! If it doesn't have the issue...
  2. W

    Troubleshooting: squeaky wheel at low speed, vibration at 70mph. Drop in fuel economy

    Hi everyone So, last weekend I noticed a bit of squeak slowing down. Then at 70mph a vibration, and fuel economy has dipped. I'm a novice, but it's obviously alignment or wheel ba lance My dilemma is which do I pay to get done first? I wa thinking wheel balance, but then if that's not the...
  3. S

    CLS 350 M272 Balance shaft issue

    Hello all, I am new here, my name is Sean. Ive owned a 2005 CLS350 for about a month now, the only issue so far was a faulty door jamb switch, an easy fix. The car runs like new, feels new, its done 67000 miles so far. I was wondering how common the well known balance shaft/gear issue...
  4. C

    M272 Balance Shaft - Help

    OK so I have just bought an 06 c280. Yes I should have done a bit of research about the model before buying it! So the engine management light came on shortly after I bought it and I took it in for a diagnostic - they told me that it pointed to the "idler shaft" and that it would cost...
  5. Djw1974

    M272 cam balance shaft problems

    Hi all just joined today, got my slk r171 350 in November and am so far really enjoying it, although after reading numerous horror stories regarding all the cam balance shaft problems I'm starting to worry. My car is a 2005 54 plate 350 amg spec with 7G auto box, what if anything should I be...
  6. C

    Wheel Balance effect on ABC Pump, Hydraulic Suspension, Strut

    HOW DOES BALANCING AFFECT YOUR CAR – and how it can damage your Mercedes ABC hydraulic system parts such as the ABC Pump, Accumulators, Valve Bocks and Hydraulic Suspension Struts. The sign of unbalanced wheels is a wobbly steering wheel when you are driving above a certain speed – usually...
  7. K

    Alloy Wheel Balance Weights - Adhesive Removal

    I have spent the day taking the wheels off my recently acquired E350 Bluetec to see how worn the pads are as the car has covered nearly 42,000 miles in its first year. While the wheels were off I thought I would clean the inside of the rims and remove the old adhesive from where the previous...
  8. Mike Walker

    Work / Life balance

    Tomorrow will be the end of my last ever 5 day working week - at least that is the plan. I will be working Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from now until next March and then that will be it. :bannana: Really struggling to think of things to do with all this extra time so have decided...
  9. mark_le_b

    C280 (3 litre) Balance Shaft Issue?

    Hi all Do UK models of the C280 - 3 litre petrol (2006/2007) suffer from the balance shaft issue that I've read about on the internet? Looking at a 2006/7 with 50k miles on it for the wife Common issues I searched for seemed to flag a balance shaft issue - but it was on blogs from...
  10. C

    Balance shaft work

    Has anyone had the balance shaft work done in london? If so please refer the garage name and prices
  11. T

    Balance Shaft Gear issues in W204?

    I have just bought a W204 C280 with the V6 petrol engine, a late 2007 model with 78k on the clock. Just been reading that my car could be a prime candidate for the balance gear shaft premature wear issue that has affected countless M272 engines around the world. What (if any) signs would the...
  12. T

    Balance Shaft Gear issues in W204 2009 58 Reg?

    Been reading up about the balance shaft gear issues that plagued the early (upto MY 2008) W204 M272 engines that led to premature wear and expensive costs associated to fix it. I am looking at a 2009 (58 plate) C Class 220 CDi this weekend but want to be sure that this car is the revised...
  13. M

    KW v3 or clubsport experience, recommendation where to install and corner balance

    Hi all Does anybody run the KW v3 or clubsport coilover suspension on an AMG? Would love to know the perceived difference vs. stock and how bearable they are in the city. Also, any commendations for installers and who could do corner balancing and alignment? Thank you very much. Kind...
  14. M

    Balance a tyre at full speed ?

    10 yrs ago I was told by 2 shops (one of them being MB franchise) that they do not balance wheels past 70 mph.. Now I am back to the square one contemplating new tyres.. Obviously performance tyres have all sorts of speed indexes up to 300 kmh.. Could you guys tell - whats the...
  15. M

    ML 350 Balance Shaft - no goodwill from MB

    After the CEL illuminated on my ML 350 I took it to my local MB dealer who have now quoted £3000 to replace the balance shaft. Car is 06 with 85k on the clock. I did some research and it appears MB are aware of this issue and is caused by a issue with the manufacture of the balance shaft...
  16. Springbok

    W209 Balance Shaft Sprocket

    My CLK was "diagnosed" with a worn balance shaft sprocket. I say "diagnosed" because it took 3 visits to the dealer before they managed to work out that the balance shaft was the culprit. They've given me the diagnostic sheets, to prove that they now have the correct explanation. As far as I...
  17. brucemillar

    Meanwhile in Kent- The clever dumb balance theory is tested again

    A man had a lucky escape after he used a petrol-soaked rag to light a bonfire - and created a fireball. He then accidentally kicked over a petrol can and the fire spread to decking and an outhouse. Two fire engines from Dartford and one from Thames-side were called to a garden in Button...
  18. N

    Clk350 Balance Shaft Problems, how common?

    Im looking to buy a beautiful 05 plate Clk350 from a mercedes garage but the only thing that puts me off is this balance shaft issue i keep reading about. What i want to know is how common is this issue and has it actually effected many 350 owners? Thanks for your help
  19. D

    Wheel balance / alignment

    Had all my wheels re furbed Car looks like new but I need them aligning / balenced Any recommendations for south London? Somewhere that will look after my nice shiny wheels whilst working on them... TIA dean
  20. Mattyo

    272 Engine Balance shaft problems

    Hi Guys, Question mainly for Techs but obviously all comments welcome as usual. We have had a customer in with a CLS350 with around 123k on it. Ended up diagnosing balance shaft problems. Stripped front and found the most horrendous wear ever, this major component was pretty...
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