Buying an M276 right exhaust camshaft adjuster in Australia requires more than matching the word Mercedes on a listing. The purchase needs an engine identity, a confirmed camshaft position and a part reference that agrees with the vehicle’s actual requirement. A right exhaust adjuster should not be selected from a generic photograph of a cam gear or confused with an intake component because both appear in a search for VVT parts.
This guide focuses on RunningRoo’s right exhaust offer carrying A2760503900 and A2760501800 references. Start with M276 right exhaust camshaft adjuster Australia at RunningRoo, compare the corresponding matching RunningRoo eBay listing, and call 0425 890 125 with your VIN, engine details and workshop request. RunningRoo provides friendly Australian-operated support from Blackburn, Melbourne, with local pickup by appointment and fast dispatch for confirmed available stock.
Define the order in three separate fields
A useful purchase description reads “M276, right exhaust, confirmed OE reference”, with all three fields completed by the workshop or parts check. Writing only “M276 camshaft adjuster” leaves the position unresolved. Writing only a model badge leaves the engine unresolved. Writing only a number copied from an online advertisement leaves its connection to your vehicle unresolved.
The seller’s title mentions W212, A207 and GLE application leads. Treat those as an invitation to check the exact vehicle, not a blanket statement that every engine offered in those vehicle ranges uses this component. Supply the VIN and actual engine identity. If the engine or cylinder-head assembly has been changed, include that information because the original registration description may no longer tell the whole story.
Have the repairer identify right and exhaust using the vehicle’s manufacturer information. Avoid ordering from a phrase such as “the gear on the left of my photo”. Photograph direction can change how a component appears. A written position and confirmed part reference are easier for the supplier to interpret than an arrow without any vehicle orientation or engine context.
Understand the references on the current offer
RunningRoo’s product information lists A2760503900 and A2760501800 and includes A2760501847 among its interchange references. These are seller-provided cross-reference leads. The presence of several numbers does not independently prove that every production version or every previously fitted component is interchangeable. Ask for the appropriate current reference to be checked against the VIN and engine details.
Keep the entire number when transcribing it. Spaces and hyphens may be formatting differences, but missing digits and similar-looking number groups are a different matter. Send a readable photograph of the old marking if the workshop has already made it accessible. A partial number should be identified as partial, rather than completed from memory or from the first matching search result.
The offer is an aftermarket RunningRoo product. An OE reference helps identify the intended replacement application; it does not turn the supplied component into a Mercedes-branded genuine part. Compare products on their actual brand, confirmed application, contents and current terms. This is more informative than treating the phrase “OEM fit” as a statement about who manufactured or supplied the item.
| Order field | What to confirm | What to avoid assuming |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Actual M276 identification and relevant engine details | Model badge alone proves fitment |
| Camshaft position | Right exhaust according to manufacturer identification | Position can be inferred from a reversed photo |
| Reference | VIN-linked requirement and seller cross-reference | Every number in a listing is universally interchangeable |
| Quantity | Number of adjusters approved for the repair | A singular offer is a pair or complete set |
| Additional parts | Workshop list of separately required items | Bolts, seals or timing components are included |
| Current terms | Written contents, stock and warranty confirmation | Conflicting fields can be resolved by choosing the longer promise |
Why a start-up rattle does not identify this adjuster
Daimler bulletin LI05.10-P-056435 discusses start-up rattling for specified M276, M278 and M157 engine ranges. Its documented cause concerns secondary-chain tensioners while oil pressure builds, with a remedy dependent on engine details. See Daimler LI05.10-P-056435 version 9: start-up rattle. The bulletin is useful here because it shows why a noise description alone is not proof that this right exhaust adjuster needs replacement.
For your vehicle, ask a Mercedes-capable repairer to establish the cause using the applicable diagnostic and workshop information. A video recorded beside the bonnet can help communicate when a noise occurs, but it does not identify the correct part to buy. The purchasing decision should follow a finding, rather than use the availability of an adjuster as the diagnosis.
Keep the customer observation and the workshop conclusion separate in the enquiry. “Brief noise on the first start” describes a complaint. “Workshop requests one right exhaust adjuster under this confirmed reference” describes a proposed parts order. Sending both, clearly labelled, helps RunningRoo understand the request without treating a symptom as a verified component failure.
Ask for a repair scope before comparing prices
A quote for a single adjuster should state whether the workshop has already completed diagnosis and which associated materials are required. Ask whether the estimate includes the complete installation process and the checks needed before returning the vehicle. Do not assume that the advertised component price represents the cost of the entire repair.
If the workshop recommends more than one adjuster, request a position-by-position list. That allows the right exhaust component to be checked independently from intake and opposite-side components. It also makes it easier to identify a missing item before the vehicle is dismantled. A four-line order is clearer than “one set of Mercedes gears” when the seller offers individual components.
If additional work is conditional on inspection, mark it as conditional. This keeps a confirmed order separate from a contingency allowance. You can then agree with the workshop how further findings will be communicated and approved. The aim is to avoid both an incomplete original order and an unnecessary purchase made solely because another component is nearby.
A practical fitment enquiry for Australian owners
Include the full VIN, model description, build information, engine code or number details requested by the supplier, and the workshop’s required OE reference. State that you are asking about the right exhaust position. Add the product URL so the discussion remains tied to the exact offer rather than another Mercedes adjuster in the catalogue.
If the original component is already removed, ask the workshop to provide its identification photograph and note any known previous replacement. Keep photographs sharp enough to read the complete marking. A photograph of the engine bay may provide context, but the actual reference and the workshop’s position description are the useful parts of the purchase enquiry.
Review M276 right exhaust camshaft adjuster Australia at RunningRoo alongside matching RunningRoo eBay listing and send any difference in their descriptions for clarification. Call 0425 890 125 if a written field is unclear. RunningRoo’s friendly Melbourne support can help coordinate the product check, while the repairer confirms the mechanical need and the manufacturer procedure applicable to the car.
Resolve the warranty wording before checkout
The checked product page contains different warranty wording in different fields: a general promotional section mentions two years, while the manufacturer-warranty field states one year. This article does not choose between them. Ask for the current written warranty terms for the exact item and sales channel before placing the order.
A useful confirmation identifies the product, the applicable period and the process for raising a concern. Keep that confirmation with the order record. If you are comparing the website and eBay offers, compare their current written terms as well as the part identity and price. A screenshot of an old promotional banner should not be the only record of what was agreed.
This is also a good time to clarify package contents. A camshaft adjuster title is not a complete inventory of installation consumables. Ask which items are supplied and have the workshop identify what must be sourced separately. Clear answers before the job are easier to manage than a discovery that a required item was never part of the offer.
Organise Melbourne pickup or Australian dispatch
For a Melbourne workshop, Blackburn pickup by appointment can support a planned repair once fitment and stock are confirmed. Agree the collection time and order reference, and let RunningRoo know if a mechanic or another person will collect on your behalf. An appointment avoids relying on general business wording as if it were a reserved collection slot.
For delivery elsewhere in Australia, provide the destination postcode and confirm current dispatch arrangements. Fast dispatch applies to confirmed available stock; the carrier’s transit time remains a separate part of the plan. Avoid booking an irreversible workshop schedule around an assumed delivery date that has not been confirmed for the actual order.
When timing is tight, tell the supplier which information is still outstanding. It may be the VIN check, the exact position, or the workshop’s part number. Resolving that missing detail is more useful than requesting the quickest possible dispatch of an uncertain component. The right part arriving according to a realistic plan is the objective.
Check the supplied component before the engine is reassembled
Compare the delivery with the written order while the identification and packaging remain available. Confirm the reference, quantity and intended position with the workshop. If an item differs from the agreement, contact the supplier before fitting, modifying or discarding the packaging. Keep the invoice and any fitment correspondence together.
The installer must use the applicable Mercedes workshop information for the actual engine. This buyer guide does not supply timing positions, torque values, locking-tool instructions or a universal adaptation procedure. A generic cam-phaser demonstration is useful background but cannot replace the model-specific installation requirements.
Ask the workshop to record what was fitted and what checks were completed. Where the original complaint was intermittent, ensure the handover explains the conditions considered during verification. A complete repair record is more valuable than an invoice that lists only “engine work”, particularly if another technician later needs to understand which camshaft position was addressed.
How to compare this offer with other Mercedes listings
Start with the part identity, then compare the commercial details. An apparently cheaper component is not a valid alternative until its engine application and position have been confirmed. Equally, a higher price or a more elaborate product photograph does not remove the need for the same checks. Keep the comparison anchored to the workshop’s written requirement.
Check whether each offer is for a single component or a collection of different items. A pair and an individual adjuster should not be compared as though their package prices describe the same purchase. Identify any included hardware in writing, and compare the stock and dispatch information for the actual listing you intend to use.
Finally, save the confirmation with the repair records. This creates a clear trail from vehicle identity to parts request to supplied item. That trail can be especially helpful when the seller lists several cross-references or when a previous repair has changed the marking found on the engine.
Frequently asked questions
Is A2760503900 the correct part for every M276 engine?
Do not make that assumption. This article concerns the seller’s right exhaust offer, and the application must be confirmed using the vehicle and engine details. Supply the VIN, the workshop’s position identification and the required OE reference before relying on the listing’s model names.
Are A2760501800 and A2760501847 guaranteed substitutes?
They appear as references in the checked seller information. That is a starting point for a fitment enquiry, not independent proof of universal interchangeability. Ask RunningRoo to confirm the proposed item against the requirement identified for your actual engine and retain that confirmation with the order.
Does a cold-start rattle mean I should order this adjuster?
No. A noise is an observation that requires diagnosis. The cited Daimler bulletin itself addresses another documented mechanism within specified engine ranges. Have a qualified repairer establish the cause and the required position before selecting an individual adjuster from a catalogue.
Is the RunningRoo component a genuine Mercedes part?
The checked offer identifies RunningRoo as the brand and describes an aftermarket replacement. OE references help with application checking; they do not establish Mercedes branding or genuine-parts status. Ask about the actual supplied product and current written terms if those details matter to your purchase.
Does the order include a pair of gears or installation hardware?
Do not assume either. Confirm the quantity and the current packing list for this singular right exhaust offer. Have the workshop identify any additional parts required for its repair procedure, and list those separately so the order can be checked before installation begins.
Can RunningRoo help with local collection and fitment questions?
Yes, contact RunningRoo with the VIN, engine identity, OE reference and right exhaust requirement. Melbourne pickup is in Blackburn by appointment after stock confirmation. Australian delivery arrangements can also be discussed, with dispatch and carrier transit treated as separate timing questions.
Order the confirmed right exhaust component
Use M276 right exhaust camshaft adjuster Australia at RunningRoo and matching RunningRoo eBay listing to review the current offers, then call 0425 890 125 for help with the remaining identification or fulfilment questions. RunningRoo offers Australian-operated friendly support, Melbourne local pickup by appointment and fast dispatch for confirmed stock. A precise right exhaust order gives your workshop a clearer starting point than a generic request for an M276 cam gear.
Related RunningRoo video
Inside a VVT Cam Phaser | Oil Passages & Locking Pin Explained | RunningRoo. General cam-phaser background only. The video is not verified as this Mercedes engine, position or aftermarket product; use the applicable Mercedes workshop instructions.
Related guide with a different scope
Mercedes-Benz M276 Timing Chain Kit Guide: C350, E350 and GLK350. This covers a different component, engine or background topic. It is not an interchange claim. The specific buying decision in this article remains tied to its named product and verified vehicle requirement.
Sources and evidence boundaries
Daimler LI05.10-P-056435 version 9: start-up rattle. Manufacturer information supports only the limited context described above. Retail contents and application leads come from the linked seller offers and are not independent OEM certification. Use the applicable complete service information for the actual vehicle and repair.
Review the RunningRoo product and the corresponding eBay offer, or call 0425 890 125. Contact RunningRoo with VIN, engine code and OE details for friendly Australian-operated support. Ask about Melbourne local pickup in Blackburn by appointment and fast dispatch for confirmed available stock; confirm item-specific fulfilment before booking labour.