CLK 500 (W209) Valve Cover Leak (wont stop)
12-10-2013, 03:48 AM
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CLK 500 (W209) Valve Cover Leak (wont stop)
Hey guys so I have a 2006 clk 500 recently I saw the my passenger side of my engine was leaking oil onto the exhaust there was also oil all over the top of the passenger side valve cover. I did replace the valve cover gaskets but its still leaking and smoking. Its not severe but its very annoying. I cant seem to fix it and have no idea what else to try. does anyone have any ideas?
12-10-2013, 04:40 PM
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That valve cover may have been over tightened at some point distorting the rim. You might need to replace it. Pull it and run a straight edge down it to see. Also look for any small cracks that might open up when it is tightened down
12-10-2013, 05:32 PM
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Are there any other parts that might cause a leak onto the exhaust manifold? on the passenger side of the engine that i might not be thinking about?
12-10-2013, 10:17 PM
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AutohauaAZ sells the Victor Reinz gaskets (they may also sell OEMs, I am not sure). This is where I bought mine for the C240 and it's exactly what happened to me - the left side (USA passenger) kept leaking and burning oil on the exhaust manifold. I bought a set from the dealar (cost about $10 more than the Victor Reinz from AutohausAZ) and it fixed it. In fact, I checked the thickness of the gaskets side-by-side and the OEM's were at least 50% fatter. No leaks now!
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AutohauaAZ sells the Victor Reinz gaskets (they may also sell OEMs, I am not sure). This is where I bought mine for the C240 and it's exactly what happened to me - the left side (USA passenger) kept leaking and burning oil on the exhaust manifold. I bought a set from the dealar (cost about $10 more than the Victor Reinz from AutohausAZ) and it fixed it. In fact, I checked the thickness of the gaskets side-by-side and the OEM's were at least 50% fatter. No leaks now!
