Second Hand Mercedes-Benz CLK Camshaft
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What to check when buying a used Mercedes-Benz CLK camshaft
A used camshaft that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
- State whether it's petrol or diesel
- State the engine code if known
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Fitment questions
Does a Mercedes CLK camshaft actually exist, or is it part of the engine block?
Yes, the CLK absolutely has camshafts – all petrol and diesel engines fitted to the CLK use an overhead camshaft arrangement (SOHC or DOHC depending on the engine), so a camshaft is a genuine, replaceable component on this car. Both the four-cylinder and V6/V8 petrol engines, as well as the diesel variants, use camshafts that sit in the cylinder head. If you're sourcing a used one from a breaker, the key thing is matching the correct engine code rather than just the model name.
Will a camshaft from a W208 CLK fit a W209 CLK?
Almost certainly not without careful checking – the CLK ran in two generations, the W208 (1997–2002) and the W209 (2002–2009), and while some engine families were carried across, the cylinder head and camshaft specifications changed between generations. Your engine code, found on your V5C or via a VIN check, is the only reliable way to confirm whether a camshaft from a W208 engine matches your W209 engine. Give that code to the breaker and ask them to match part-for-part rather than relying on the model year alone.
Does CLK trim level affect which camshaft I need – for example, does an Avantgarde need a different one to an Elegance?
No, trim level makes no difference to camshaft fitment – Avantgarde, Elegance, and Sport are cosmetic and equipment packages that share the same engines. What matters entirely is the engine code; two CLKs of the same year can have different engine codes if one is a 200K and the other is a 240, and those will not share a camshaft. Ignore the trim badge and focus on the engine code when speaking to a breaker.
Will a camshaft from a pre-facelift W209 CLK fit a post-facelift one?
The W209 received a facelift in 2005, and while the core engine codes were largely carried over, there can be mid-production changes to ancillary components and head specifications that affect whether a camshaft swaps directly. Name the boundary to the breaker – pre-2005 or post-2005 – and give them both your full engine code and registration so they can check the specific casting or part number before dispatching. Don't assume a direct swap just because the engine code looks identical on paper.
Does it matter whether my CLK is a petrol or diesel when sourcing a camshaft?
Yes, fuel type is critical – a petrol CLK camshaft and a diesel CLK camshaft are completely different components with different profiles, journals, and timing requirements, and they are not interchangeable under any circumstances. The CLK diesel (the 220 CDI in W209 form, for example) has camshaft geometry designed around compression ignition and its injection timing, which is entirely unlike the petrol units. Always confirm fuel type and engine code with the breaker at the point of enquiry.
My CLK has a V6 – do I need to buy two camshafts?
V6 and V8 engines in the CLK use a DOHC layout, meaning there are two camshafts per cylinder bank – so a V6 has four camshafts in total and a V8 has four as well. If only one is worn or damaged you can replace just that one, but you'll need to specify whether you need an inlet or exhaust camshaft, and for which bank (nearside or offside). Give the breaker your engine code and clarify exactly which camshaft position you need to make sure you receive the correct one.