Guys, my buddy's E class is at the shop and threw a code indicating a problem with the "rear" harmonic balancer.

Estimate to repair is $5500. MB is willing to go 80/20 on the repair.

What in the world is this thing?

Should he have them reset the code and hope it doesn't come back?

Should he trade it in on another car?

Should he get it repaired?

What's a guy to do?

Thanks for the insight!

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-Evan


Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250