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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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I did a tune up on the benz today.1998 e320 4matic 215.000mil
I found oil in 4 spak plugs is this badCan I fix that with new seals?also when the car is slowing down at a light it feels like it missfire's it's not that bad thats why I changed the plugs.I know I need new cats could that be the culprit as why it feels like it shivers the runs good. no codes
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Old May 2, 2010 | 04:24 PM
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Check your motor mounts for the shivering.
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Old May 2, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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What do you think about the oil on the spark plugs?New valve cover seals maybe.runs good will replace motor mounts soon
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Old May 2, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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I don't know where the oil might have come from. I have one diagnosed valve cover leak but no symptoms so far.
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Old May 2, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Thats what I was thinking. She don't burn much oil between oil changes maybe like 3qt for every 10.000 mil no leaks my drive way is clean She smokes a little when it idles at the light but not that bad.
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Old May 2, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
Cats cause

misfires. Misfires cause shivering.
Shivering misfires cause incomplete combustion. Incomplete combustion causes unburned blow by oil to remain on the plugs. Unburned combustion products foul the plugs causing..... guess what

The foot bone is connected to the ankle bone.........................
What do you think you need to replace?
hint
Florida Get universal cats.
Has nothing to do with the mounts
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They were dripping with oil ohlord only 4 out of 12I got universal cats but can't find
anyone that will do the job for me on the upper cat's.ps I need some cv axles now do you know anyone that can sell me any.
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