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Breather Cover Screws Part# confirmation

Old Mar 30, 2022 | 08:48 PM
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Breather Cover Screws Part# confirmation

1998 ML320: Replacing the gaskets in my Valve Covers and resealing the Breather covers. I was going to replace the Breather Cover torque screws which I was told is part #000000004436. I went to order them online but got some confusion. Most sites state prior part # is the one I need. Another one that I was going to order from stated that screw / part# is not compatible w/ my make and model. Can I get any confirmation if part #000000004436 is the correct part# for replacement Breather Cover screws for the 1998 ML320?

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Old Mar 31, 2022 | 04:34 AM
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Where did you get this part # 000000004436 which cannot be found in M/B parts?




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Old Mar 31, 2022 | 09:42 AM
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It was referenced in a youtube video. (MER-N000000004436).
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...-n000000004436

Either way, I would like to get Breather Cover replacement screws. Do you know the part # to order these?

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Old Mar 31, 2022 | 10:09 AM
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You need 5 of these screws/bolts.




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Old Mar 31, 2022 | 10:19 AM
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Thank you Maj. Dundee.

As I am looking, I am seeing that the part # 000912-005010 has now been replaced with N000000004436. That helps.
https://mbparts.mbusa.com/oem-parts/...A5MTItMDA1MDEw

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Old Mar 31, 2022 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by scottcruss
Thank you Maj. Dundee.

As I am looking, I am seeing that the part # 000912-005010 has now been replaced with N000000004436. That helps.
https://mbparts.mbusa.com/oem-parts/...A5MTItMDA1MDEw

Thank you.
According to EPC, your part # no longer exists.

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Old Apr 1, 2022 | 03:15 PM
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This is interesting. FCPeuro lists the replacement # for 000912-005010 as MER-N000000004436. eEuroparts has no idea what 000912-005010 is. I few other sites state the similar. I guess I will find out when the part arrives.

On that note, can I get all the torque specs for replacing both of the head gaskets and the breather covers?

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Old Apr 2, 2022 | 05:04 AM
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Remove and replace the vent covers first and remember that you need special sealant.


Also make sure you clear out the tiny vent holes.
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Also make sure you clear out the tiny vent holes.



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