Turbo Oil Seal question
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Turbo Oil Seal question
My new to me, 100K mile GL320 is in for its first service.
It was well maintained by the previous owner, but is showing a little bit of oil seepage from the turbo oil seal (Inlet seal, I think he said).
How hard is it to replace this seal?
Anyone have any experience, suggestions, tips, etc.??
It was well maintained by the previous owner, but is showing a little bit of oil seepage from the turbo oil seal (Inlet seal, I think he said).
How hard is it to replace this seal?
Anyone have any experience, suggestions, tips, etc.??
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I was hoping it was nothing, but now the dealer said where it was coming from.
The service advisor recommended waiting until there are actually drips, so he can call it a "leak" and feels the warranty will cover it under seals and gaskets. (They cover failure but not seepage)
I may want to tempt it myself in advance.
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2008 R320 CDI, 2006 smart fortwo cabrio, 1983 240D, 1982 300SD, 1980 300SD
Word on the street is the Jeep version (2008 Grand Cherokee CRD) has a better seal, $30 range. I have replaced mine with a mercedes oe part and it was seeping again within months. It is not terrible to replace, just takes patience and some grease to help things slip on, there are many things to install at once with the air intake pipe and it is plastic so don't overtighten clamps etc. Best to change the seal when it is time for air filters and fuel filter replacement as all the same job. Be sure to clean out the intake valley well once done to remove the old oil, it collects deep down in there and will leak down for a long time after. It is also the source of many unneeded parts replacement fixing a leak...
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Has anyone looked at the seals side-by-side?
I would be surprised if they were different.
As for the price, for the parts I have checked, the Jeep parts tend to be more even for the exact same part.
EDIT:
Finding some interesting stuff
Is the MB part always orange?
Jeep (or updated MB) part always black?
Maybe its is an update, maybe just a second source with better "luck"?
What is the part number fore this seal, or what is the name used on the parts system to make it easier to find?
Anyone?
I would be surprised if they were different.
As for the price, for the parts I have checked, the Jeep parts tend to be more even for the exact same part.
EDIT:
Finding some interesting stuff
Is the MB part always orange?
Jeep (or updated MB) part always black?
Maybe its is an update, maybe just a second source with better "luck"?
What is the part number fore this seal, or what is the name used on the parts system to make it easier to find?
Anyone?
Last edited by N_Jay; 04-06-2013 at 10:48 AM.
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Word on the street is the Jeep version (2008 Grand Cherokee CRD) has a better seal, $30 range. I have replaced mine with a mercedes oe part and it was seeping again within months. It is not terrible to replace, just takes patience and some grease to help things slip on, there are many things to install at once with the air intake pipe and it is plastic so don't overtighten clamps etc. Best to change the seal when it is time for air filters and fuel filter replacement as all the same job. Be sure to clean out the intake valley well once done to remove the old oil, it collects deep down in there and will leak down for a long time after. It is also the source of many unneeded parts replacement fixing a leak...