I been had...
#1
I been had...
Just bought a 1991 300E...
It runs great, looks ok, and had no problems until...
My son and I took it to the mountains to go on a hiking trip. Roughly 250 miles. We came back to the car and discovered a puddle of oil about 4" in diameter.
After getting it home, I popped the hood and gave it a good second look.
Here is what the valve cover gasket looks like.
![](http://www.laurenscitylimits.com/vcover1.jpg)
![](http://www.laurenscitylimits.com/vcover2.jpg)
I know this ain't good. I am assuming it is leaking past the manifold and down to the drip pan.
Is this the main source of the 300 E leaks, or do I need to investigate further?
It runs great, looks ok, and had no problems until...
My son and I took it to the mountains to go on a hiking trip. Roughly 250 miles. We came back to the car and discovered a puddle of oil about 4" in diameter.
After getting it home, I popped the hood and gave it a good second look.
Here is what the valve cover gasket looks like.
![](http://www.laurenscitylimits.com/vcover1.jpg)
![](http://www.laurenscitylimits.com/vcover2.jpg)
I know this ain't good. I am assuming it is leaking past the manifold and down to the drip pan.
Is this the main source of the 300 E leaks, or do I need to investigate further?
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Just ordered the valve cover gasket, should be here next Wednesday.
I hope that is the only source of "leakage".
The car does run and drive exceptionally well.
My first Benz ya know.
I hope that is the only source of "leakage".
The car does run and drive exceptionally well.
My first Benz ya know.
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2001 BMW M3 vert
Word. I did a head gasket on my first w124 and 10hrs is if you know what you're doing! I wish it took me 10 hrs...
You never know...the French must be good for something-maybe it's the changing of gaskets
Btw Zorro, Stars ftw
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