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How to Check for Bad Engine Mounts on a Mercedes-Benz

Are you wondering whether your Mercedes-Benz has bad engine mounts? Here is a simple way to check whether the engine mounts are worn or damaged. This procedure requires a helper. Never stand in front of or behind the vehicle while the engine is under load. Here are the steps: Have …

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Where to Buy Mercedes-Benz Parts?

Buy New and Used Mercedes-Benz Parts at a fraction of dealer prices.  Being a Mercedes-Benz fanatic, I love working on and fixing my cars. I often spend a lot of time searching for parts online. People often ask me, ‘Aren’t parts for those cars very expensive? My answer is no, …

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M272 Balance Shaft Sprocket and Timing Chain Problems

Early M272 engines can suffer premature wear of the balance shaft sprocket. As the sprocket teeth wear, camshaft timing can drift relative to the crankshaft, causing a check engine light, rough running, and Mercedes fault codes 1200 or 1208. A stretched timing chain can cause similar faults, but it is …

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