Is the Mercedes Benz W203 valve cover leak over time?

Is the Mercedes Benz W203 valve cover leak over time?

Click here to order! It is not bad enough that the Mercedes-Benz W203’s valve covers leak over time but the fact that the breather gaskets leak as well is a surprisingly poor piece of engineering from Mercedes-Benz.

Where is the valve cover gasket on a Mercedes?

Locate the passenger valve cover. Towards the back of the valve cover gasket you will notice a black plastic tube. It is the crankcase breather hose. Remove it by pulling it away from the cover. Be careful not to damage it. Remove the wires connected to the coil packs.

How do you fix a gasket leak on a Mercedes?

Lift the cover up on one side about a couple of inches so it gets loose. Then lift the other side just a little bit. Now grab the cover on both sides and lift it up. It is not bolted down, it is held in place with a few clips. Locate the passenger valve cover. Towards the back of the valve cover gasket you will notice a black plastic tube.

How do you remove a valve cover gasket?

Use the E 10 Torx bit from your bit set to remove the bolts from the valve cover. Here are all the bolts that you will need to remove. Hint: In case you can’t get a E 10 torx you may be able to get away using a 8 mm socket on those bolts. Remove the old valve cover gasket and clean the area where the gasket sits.

When to replace valve cover gasket on Mercedes Benz?

Step by step instructions on how to replace the valve cover gasket on Mercedes Benz V6 and V8 engines found on the E Class, C Class, ML Class and many other models. When the valve cover gasket starts to leak oil it will drip on top of the exhaust manifold.

Lift the cover up on one side about a couple of inches so it gets loose. Then lift the other side just a little bit. Now grab the cover on both sides and lift it up. It is not bolted down, it is held in place with a few clips. Locate the passenger valve cover. Towards the back of the valve cover gasket you will notice a black plastic tube.

What to use to replace valve cover gasket?

Replacing the valve cover gaskets is an easy job that you can tackle yourself. Spark Plug Boot removal tool (Optional). It will make your job easier. 3/8 Torque Wrench that will do 8 Nm, 6 ft.lbs like this one.

What happens when the valve cover leaks oil?

When the valve cover gasket starts to leak oil it will drip on top of the exhaust manifold. Once the engine warms up, and the exhausts get hot, it will start to burn the oil and the burned oil smell gets inside the driver cabin. Picture shows where the oil was dripping on top of the exhaust manifold.

How does the valve cover on a Mercedes Benz work?

The cover is held on by five clips (red arrows) and will easily come off with hand pressure. Next, you will need to remove the main engine cover that also houses the air filters. It is held on by four pressure clips. You can see the two at the front of the engine (red arrows).

What are the parts of a Mercedes Benz?

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Where is the electronic control module located in a Mercedes Benz?

The transmission has the electronic control module mounted between the transmission and valve body. The control module is integrated into a conductor plate that holds the shift solenoids. The conductor plate has the electrical connections for the sensors, solenoids and connector to the vehicle.

What are the sensors on a Mercedes Benz?

There are a number of different sensors under the hood of your Mercedes that are necessary for it’s operation. The different sensors are systems that help to control a range of things that are vital to the efficient movement and operation of your vehicle. These things include your coolant levels, oil prssure, emission levels, and temperature.

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How to make a Mercedes Benz control arm?

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