How to Replace Camshaft on M276 Engine

[@maxjohnson9904]

Great video!! Thank you so much for taking the time and understandably recording them. Can I kindly ask you to share the torque specs for this job: 1. bolts that hold the 2 camshafts downs 2. Timing chain tensioner 3. Valve covers/ cam covers, 4. PCV valve 5. High-pressure fuel pump 6. Injector rail 7. Front cam adjuster cover 8. Lower and upper intake manifold Thank you in advance!!

[@Andre-eo9io]

I like this style of video! Worked for MBZ as an apprentice and then moved to VW on the line. Need to do my cam sprocket I believe, due to P002177 (intake camshaft bank 1 implausible signal) for my C400 w/M276 DE 30 LA, no OEM scan tools so tough to confirm with live data, thinking of just ordering parts, removing cam covers (leaking anyways, as they do) and seeing if my cam measures okay, and if the sprocket has failed. Do you have any advice, and also, should I replace chain/tensioner while I'm in there due to slight rattle, or is reusing the chain okay as long as my tensioner isn't fully extended as per the standard? Thanks in advance & keep up the content!

[@maxagent86]

This could have been a fantastic video, had you explained how you set the timing on the new camshaft and the new adjuster. You tried to do that by pointing your finger to a few things, but I have no idea what you were pointing to, or what your criteria were. Perhaps you could edit this video by adding sound to it explaining the timing. Thanks for the effort anyway.

[@MercedesBenzTipsTricks]

Great suggestion!

[@mickfrexas5818]

If you were talking a little bit to explain it would be awesome.but very great video.do you know the torque required for the torx 100 adjuster bolt? Thanks for sharing

[@Commi-wb1td]

Great video. 👍But always remember to disconnect the battery before disconnecting any electrical components. Mainly the brain box.

[@MercedesBenzTipsTricks]

Thanks!

[@cesarbojorquez7418]

Great video it’s obvious you are great mechanic. Hope you share more. I have same engine. I found oil in one one the spark plugs, so I assume I need to do valve cover gasket. What is reasonable to pay for that job?

[@pietruchable]

Very nice. Can you show me how to check which of the four wheels is making noise? How did you know that it was in the right block and on the intake side?

[@videoviewer00001]

Thanks for this video! Would you please explain the requirement & procedure for setting the timing? Also, for fault code P0021 & P054C, which parts need to be replaced please? This is for a 2019 M276.823 bi-turbo 3.0L with less than 11K miles.

[@2525telfah]

Very good job! may I ask you what's the Torque Specs on the Timing Camshaft Sprocket?

[@MrAngelrdz]

Very good job!!! What tools did you used??

[@MercedesBenzTipsTricks]

Mb hold down tool.

[@Bossy23]

Very good job!!! I love your videos..... What are the torque specs for the valve cover?

[@MercedesBenzTipsTricks]

10 Nm and 90 degree

[@SWAwrenh]

Can you share the torque for the valve cover bolts?

[@ChillVibesBro]

15 nm

[@12GAFL]

Would take me all day to get to 2:30

[@edgarwatkins9791]

Great video, I would appreciate a little more insight on how to set the camera shaft.

[@MercedesBenzTipsTricks]

I'll make video for that in the near future.

[@edgarwatkins9791]

Thanks

[@MercedesBenzTipsTricks]

Can clarify the question I don’t understand?

[@edgarwatkins9791]

@mercedestipstricks7869 Sorry , I ment cam shaft.

[@Achilisvobak]

Hello would you be able to let me know if i want to swap a used camshaft in m278 engine which is similar to this design, would i have to replace the roller rockers and lifter? Does it matter in this design? My camshaft reluctor wheel is no longer in sync with the camshaft markings and i got a used camshaft in good condition with low miles. I am just unsure if i can just replace it in my engine without changing the rollers. Does wear matter in this design. Much appreciated

[@Chino-kv2mu]

Where is the crankshaft position sensor located at on this engine?

[@worldpeace5853]

I have the same engine on 2012 ML350. Recently the breather valve was replaced as I was getting P2279 code. Along with it, the intake manifold gaskets was also replaced by the independent mechanic nearby. I think there was 6 baskets replaced. I went to the dealer this week for a service special free diagnostics and he is saying there is a small leak in the left and right cylinder gaskets (not sure if they are called camshafts cylinder?). The rubber seal and ring costs merely $15 but the total cost including labor is a whopping $1300. Is this worth? I touched the oil and it’s barely there. There is no check engine light what so ever. After spending close to $800 just last month I need spend money again? Can you please suggest what you think?

[@MercedesBenzTipsTricks]

He’s talking cylinder head gaskets leaking. It is very rare that head gaskets are leaking on this engine. Usually, cam plugs and the oil separator on the of the engine are leaking and if they leak bad it would dripping on the exhaust and you would smell oil burning.

[@glasser2819]

​@@MercedesBenzTipsTricksM276 still has rear camplugs like M272 used to, really??

[@robertmorgan8104]

I would like to see the oil pressure VVT valves being cleaned and/or being replaced. I have a bank 2 problem where it states cam sensors and actuators and misfires in both intake and exhaust. This 2016 E350 is throwing a multitude of codes!

[@MercedesBenzTipsTricks]

Have you checked for the oil intrusion on wiring harness from the ME control unit to the components. This is very common on this year model.

[@co7366]

I’ve had the oil leak he mentions, make sure land check ECM connector for oil when this happens, and check fuse number 24 fuse under the hood If you are getting multiple misfire/actuator codes on 4,5,6.

[@1samharris]

You skipped the MOST critical part, how you installed the timing tool and how you matched the timing marks

[@cesarbojorquez7418]

Did you disconnect the battery before disconnecting the ECU?

[@fredchiang7139]

I did

[@r.weaver3769]

Would like to have seen the Camshaft adjuster installed and torqued. Kinda critical, me thinks. A lot of good info, but several key pieces omitted from view, especially for a "How to" video.

[@MiloTheMiniDach]

Does cam covers need to come off if I only need to replace intake cam adjuster on bank 2?

[@MercedesBenzTipsTricks]

Yes

[@MiloTheMiniDach]

@@MercedesBenzTipsTricks I saw People do the job from the timing cover only

[@sayeedahm]

@@MiloTheMiniDachI think he changed crankshaft and crankshaft adjuster so in this case you will have to remove intake but I saw some other video they only change crankshaft adjuster and they did it with our removing the intake. It’s possible but you really need to know what you are doing and pre mark the position before removing old one and putting the new one back. I went to dealer for same job and they quoted me $6800 which I think too high. My car drives and runs fine but from past week I hear rattle at startup early in the morning

[@vdgggame]

Where is the part of the actual instal? Greets

[@nedunonnyp704]

What Symptom(s) did you have that Will Call For this Replacement???

[@pietruchable]

I think few seconds rattle noise when cold start. I have such a noise and Mercedes service diagnose is change the engine😢. But now I’m looking for mechanic who can do such a work like on this video

[@12GAFL]

Normally timing chain tensioner is the rattle, then if those continue it’s the oil regulator, then cam is the end game

[@nedunonnyp704]

@@12GAFL Any DTC Associated With The Issue?

[@12GAFL]

@@nedunonnyp704 no codes for the tensioners, according to my pretty highly respected Euro Mercedes Master Tech. If you change oil every 3-4k miles and let the idle/compression at cold start naturally reduce with the timing. You shouldn’t have any issue long term. It’s when the oil actuator and phasers start tripping codes is when you’ll need to open up the motor. Normally due to a bearing slipping on the phaser. Anyway. I’m running with my noisy tensioners for the last 43k miles or so and no codes yet. Changing oil religiously and no oil additives. They are all junk and wear engines more than without

[@AhmedAwawda-cr4bx]

@@12GAFLonly when car cold you have rattle or when start the car after like 2 hours too ?

[@goran831]

Hallo I have same engine on my CLS 2012 , when I start it cold or hot some blue smoke come out , and engine have more than normal vacuum. In 2000 km need like half Liter oil . I was by Mercedes then didn’t found the problem. Can you please tell me what is the problem. Thanks

[@MercedesBenzTipsTricks]

Thanks for reaching out. There are two comment things on blue smoke coming out from tail pipes in your case. You have leaking piston rings or worn valve stem seals or both regardless of vacuum pressure. These are bad that's why the engine consuming lots of oil.

[@garagesociety9907]

Great.

[@cesarbojorquez7418]

I found some oil in the engine air filter box, there was more oil in the air intake duct before the throttle body. Could that be due to failing PCV?

[@MercedesBenzTipsTricks]

No. PCV on Mercedes. It's crankcase system faulty.

[@cesarbojorquez7418]

@@MercedesBenzTipsTricks so whats the fix there or what if I don’t do anything?

[@combedintuition]

Anyone know torque spec for camshaft holder at 8:25 I’ve been googling forever and can’t find info.

[@robertmorgan8104]

Removing that PCM bracket would surely help, but looks like a pain to perform.

[@cooky8876]

I have a 2012 mercedes-benz e350 with the code p0018 can you help me any advice will be appreciated thank you

[@JohnDyck-rv4es]

Did u end up fixing it

[@robertmorgan8104]

Vacuum Pump removal?

[@besikchitidze2292]

I would call it rather how to put silicon on the valve cover gasket instead of how to replace camshafts))).. its ok dough.

[@ahmadbadrani930]

😮

[@romanmuradyan220]

Hi master, a W204 C180, at 124000km After replacing the chain, the noise remains and starts after 3 times. I would like to know how is it possible to correct the problem ? Thanks in advance for watching the starting video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3PTg56io5xnrpo