I got a new balancer at the dealer yesterday after my indie, while replacing the multirib belt, noticed cracks in the balancer (112-035-08-00) I had had the dealer install in 2003 as a result of the postings here prior to the campaign (I got reimbursed after the campaign). The dealer sold me part number 112-035-14-00, for only $42.50, which my indie replaced today (sunday) since i wouldn't wait 2 weeks for a dealer appointment. I find it interesting that in November when I responded to the campaign the dealer noted that the 0800 balancer was not the part number to be replaced and did nothing; there was no notation of any cracks at that time.

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87 300e (white/black; amg body kit)
88 300ce (red/cream; amg body kit)
93 300ce cabrio (white/blue/blue top)
93 300ce cabrio (black/grey/black top)
98 ml 320 (totaled @ 137,000 miles)
99 clk320 (black/grey/black top)