I just lost my second harmonic balancer at about 215K miles on a Sprinter. I know MB has a recall either in the works or already on the street for balancers on some passenger cars and SUV's. Does anyone know if this would also apply to the 2.7L ?
My daughter has 3 2004 Sprinters .. two have had harmonic balancer failures both vans at about 125,000 miles. 1 has been repaired, out of warranty, the second has been towed to a dealer a 100 miles away in New Hampshire. The "fix" is to replace the engine as they claim crankshaft / key way damage. Dealers ( two are now involved ) and Factory are giving her the runaround .. the bottom line is $6,500.00 to replace the engine, and MB will pay 30% !
Yes same down under (Australia) do you have extra pulley on harmonic balancer also there is issue with key for chain gear /harmonic balancer if you fit superseded key fault is repaired for good
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