Seville Replacement

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https://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/check-lo ... H28F235933

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Engine is:
M - engine: 272960 30 676939 (272.960 M272 E35, V6

https://www.benzbits.com/BalanceShaftTSB.pdf

Mercedes-Benz, with the improved parts, has engine serial numbers that are higher than:

M272 Engine Serial No. 2729..30 468993
M273 Engine Serial No. 2739..30 088611

In the clear.

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I would say this looks pretty good. Great maintenance (until it got to RI, but that was only a few years ago and not that many miles). Brake fluid, transmission fluid on time. And probably not that rusty.

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Looked even better in person.

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Saving for later if needed.

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Scan

Anaylsis:
- Should lube variable intake linkages but no CEL or noticeable issues. This is the only current code (0521 or P2004).
- The stored intake cam codes are likely either a last failure of the cam adjuster magnets or an intermittent future failure. They are $45/ea. AI and the internet agree that these are not the dreaded balancer shaft gear codes.

Every other code was stored/history. If I scan with DAS I could get the mileage at the time to get a better idea if any of these are a concern. I wouldn't be concerned.