Yep, this took out the engine in my co-worker's '96 C280.

The engine had to be pulled out of the car and rebuilt.

The invoice said something about a harmonic balancer, and I have no idea what this is for.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".