Valve cover gaskets
04-18-2014, 02:38 AM
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12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG sold)
Did you change the plugs when the covers where off? So much easier to do as access to those critters suddenly becomes greater 
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04-18-2014, 12:54 PM
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Don't forget the perfect tool for removing the plug boots is an open ended 17mm wrench which has been suitable bent to fit. A non bent open 17mm will also work (it has for me...) but you have to be careful not to snap the plug (it can happen).
04-20-2014, 08:51 PM
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'98 AMG C43 / '70 Cougar
torque specs
Sup guys! what's the torque spec on the valve covers? I read somewhere it's 72 inch lbs, is this correct?
And also what's the torque specs on the baffle's?
I'll be replacing the valve cover gaskets / reseal the baffles / replacing spark plug and wires soon...just waiting on parts.
And also what's the torque specs on the baffle's?
I'll be replacing the valve cover gaskets / reseal the baffles / replacing spark plug and wires soon...just waiting on parts.
04-20-2014, 09:06 PM
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yep i've probably done 100 of them, sometimes that sealer is a real pain to get off. and i'm even using a hot solvent tank for most of it. But it feels real nice when it's all back together and clean.
Also it's good to make sure you blast off and blow out all the crud that is sitting directly above the valve cover on the head before removing the cover, so that doesn't fall into the head when the cover is removed.
Also it's good to make sure you blast off and blow out all the crud that is sitting directly above the valve cover on the head before removing the cover, so that doesn't fall into the head when the cover is removed.
04-20-2014, 09:54 PM
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Specs for you:
Cam cover to cylinder head - 9Nm
Small alloy screws that must be replaced on chamber covers, new MB ones are steel - 4Nm.
Coils to cam cover - 8Nm
loctite 5970 or 50ml MB A003 989 98 20(really need mb corking gun for 50ml canister) - Bead spec 2.0mm.
Cheers.
Cam cover to cylinder head - 9Nm
Small alloy screws that must be replaced on chamber covers, new MB ones are steel - 4Nm.
Coils to cam cover - 8Nm
loctite 5970 or 50ml MB A003 989 98 20(really need mb corking gun for 50ml canister) - Bead spec 2.0mm.
Cheers.
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04-20-2014, 10:14 PM
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'98 AMG C43 / '70 Cougar
Specs for you:
Cam cover to cylinder head - 9Nm
Small alloy screws that must be replaced on chamber covers, new MB ones are steel - 4Nm.
Coils to cam cover - 8Nm
loctite 5970 or 50ml MB A003 989 998 20(really need mb corking gun for 50ml canister) - Bead spec 2.0mm.
Cheers.
Cam cover to cylinder head - 9Nm
Small alloy screws that must be replaced on chamber covers, new MB ones are steel - 4Nm.
Coils to cam cover - 8Nm
loctite 5970 or 50ml MB A003 989 998 20(really need mb corking gun for 50ml canister) - Bead spec 2.0mm.
Cheers.
