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Darkmann
Date registered: Dec 1899
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I noticed this on my 01 E430 and also on my 05 500 - oil leak near the passenger's side coil packs. The shop thinks it's from the valve cover gasket but I agree with many in the 210 forum that it's the oil collector. I did clean the E's leak area and for a month now, I don't see any oils - so, it's definitely not the gasket. In any case, if you're interested in my original post on this, go here: http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.php?tid=7291&... I happen to believe it's a common problem with these V8 engines so please if you don't mind, would you pop off the plstic engine cover and let us all know if you have a oily mess in the passenger side motor. Thanks. For those who aren't mechanically inclined, the plastic cover just pops off - pull on the sides and the think will simply come off. Below are some pics of my ML's right side!!! Also, please let's know what year. I will post this on all three popular W163 sites.
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cmitch
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Ala-Tenn
Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2005 S430 4Matic, 2010 F150 Super Crew
Posts: 3412
| RE: ML Oil Leak
You left no provision for 'multiple choice' poll. I own 2, you know and they both have signs of oil leaks.
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ttaleric
Date registered: Dec 1899
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cm -
I looked to see if i could fix it and it doesn't look to be a mod option to fix polls.... |
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Darkmann
Date registered: Dec 1899
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cmitch - 6/20/2007 8:50 AM
You left no provision for 'multiple choice' poll. I own 2, you know and they both have signs of oil leaks.
Sorry, never crossed my mind - are both V8s oran 8 and a 6? |
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| RE: ML Oil Leak
Is this an M113 engine? I have that engine in my G500; and no signs of any leakage. |
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cmitch
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Ala-Tenn
Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2005 S430 4Matic, 2010 F150 Super Crew
Posts: 3412
| RE: ML Oil Leak
Darkmann - 6/20/2007 7:59 AM cmitch - 6/20/2007 8:50 AM You left no provision for 'multiple choice' poll. I own 2, you know and they both have signs of oil leaks.
Sorry, never crossed my mind - are both V8s oran 8 and a 6? I have an 8 (ML430) and a 6 (ML320). It is so little that I'll not worry about it. It doesn't even show on the dip stick. |
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cmitch
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Ala-Tenn
Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2005 S430 4Matic, 2010 F150 Super Crew
Posts: 3412
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ttaleric - 6/20/2007 7:54 AM cm - I looked to see if i could fix it and it doesn't look to be a mod option to fix polls.... Yeah. I tried to fix one in Gen. Disc. and was unsuccessful. |
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Darkmann
Date registered: Dec 1899
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DUTCH - 6/20/2007 9:52 AM
Is this an M113 engine? I have that engine in my G500; and no signs of any leakage.
Yes, it's the 113 motor. |
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Darkmann
Date registered: Dec 1899
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ttaleric - 6/20/2007 8:54 AM
cm -
I looked to see if i could fix it and it doesn't look to be a mod option to fix polls....
It wouldn't allow me to edit either. |
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Benzboy210
Date registered: Dec 1899
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Exact same leak on my E430, M113.
Was it the valve cover seal? |
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cmitch
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Ala-Tenn
Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2005 S430 4Matic, 2010 F150 Super Crew
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Benzboy210 - 11/7/2007 7:21 PM Exact same leak on my E430, M113. Was it the valve cover seal? It appears that the seepage is around the gaskets. I've been tempted to tighten the bolts but I've stopped before doing it because I'm afraid that it will break them loose and leak worse. |
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Darkmann
Date registered: Dec 1899
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Benzboy210 - 11/7/2007 8:21 PM
Exact same leak on my E430, M113.
Was it the valve cover seal?
Yes it was the valve cover gasket. I had them do the ML but haven' done the E yet. Was quoted $200, the fix the thing and hope it doesn't leak anymore. My understanding is that it's pretty straightforward to do, except for the expensive gasket material which you get only from MB.
Edited by Darkmann 11/7/2007 8:52 PM
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