How to check Mercedes Benz balance shaft engine issues?
Go to this page and click on Option 1 or 2. You will be taken to an external site where you can check engine and transmission serial number. Once you enter VIN number hit search and look for your engine serial number. You can also get your engine serial number by calling your MB dealer. The serial number will look something like this.
Can a balance shaft failure cause engine damage?
Timing chain failures can cause catastrophic engine damage. Early signs of this problem are the check engine light and engine noise. If the timing chain fails, the pistons can hit the valves and cause severe damage to the engine. Engines with the balance shaft worn sprocket were Mercedes-Benz 350 models (Example: E350 C350 etc.
Can a balance shaft failure cause idler gear wear?
Balance shaft failure or guide idler gear wear. Very expensive repair as it requires removing the engine. Problem #2. Camshaft solenoid adjusters. Electromagnets bolted on the fronts of the engine head are defective and need to be replaced. Go to this page and click on Option 1 or 2.
Go to this page and click on Option 1 or 2. You will be taken to an external site where you can check engine and transmission serial number. Once you enter VIN number hit search and look for your engine serial number. You can also get your engine serial number by calling your MB dealer. The serial number will look something like this.
What causes timing chain problems in Mercedes Benz?
Mercedes-Benz V6 and V8 engines had timing chain problems caused by balance shaft and idler gear failures. Mercedes produced certain models with defective gears in their balance shafts (M272 engines) or with defective idle gears (M273 engines).
What causes the M272 balance shaft to malfunction?
The early M272 were equiped with sprocket gears that wear prematurly and cause the engine to malfunction. The M273 had defective idle gears. Signs of this problem are illumantion of “Check engine light”, missfire and engine stops runing. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
Why is my balance shaft sprocket not working?
As the problem gets worse the chain tensioner will no longer be able to compensate for the slack and a chain rattle will develop in the engine.
Mercedes-Benz V6 and V8 engines had timing chain problems caused by balance shaft and idler gear failures. Mercedes produced certain models with defective gears in their balance shafts (M272 engines) or with defective idle gears (M273 engines).
As the problem gets worse the chain tensioner will no longer be able to compensate for the slack and a chain rattle will develop in the engine.