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Hello...Im new to the forum and possibly new to owning an SLK320.

I had the car looked over by a mechanic and the report returned the following findings.Can anyone provide insight into the noted issues? major red flags?

Thanks so much.

2001 SLK320 M/T
83k miles

Oil leak at bell housing
Stored codes in the engine management system (mechanic stated there was an abundance of stored codes here)
Crankshaft pulley bent or failing
Belt tensioner noisy
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Hello...Im new to the forum .....
2001 SLK320 M/T
83k miles

Oil leak at bell housing
Stored codes in the engine management system (mechanic stated there was an abundance of stored codes here)
Crankshaft pulley bent or failing
Belt tensioner noisy
There's o-rings that inhibit oil leakage.
The pulleys mentioned have rubber parts, need replacement along with the belt tensioner.

Be sure your mechanic has Star Diagnostic System (SDS).
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Great, thanks for the advice and direction.
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Hello...Im new to the forum and possibly new to owning an SLK320.

I had the car looked over by a mechanic and the report returned the following findings.Can anyone provide insight into the noted issues? major red flags?

Thanks so much.

2001 SLK320 M/T
83k miles

Oil leak at bell housing
Stored codes in the engine management system (mechanic stated there was an abundance of stored codes here)
Crankshaft pulley bent or failing
Belt tensioner noisy
Run away as fast as you can from that car!
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Can you expand a bit on your thoughts?

Thanks in advance for your time to do so.
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Can you expand a bit on your thoughts?

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High mileage and costly repairs for all the problems listed. You are looking at a lot of expensive headaches with that car.
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