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Old Oct 10, 2017 | 10:19 PM
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Hey folks,

I've been a longtime lurker and have used many of the tips and how to's on this site with great success.

I have a 2003 C230 Kompressor.

I'm looking for a how to/walk through for replacing the valve cover gasket. Had a check engine light and pulled a misfire code. Went to the local auto parts store for some new spark plugs and when I pulled the first plug to replace it, the plug seating area was filled with oil...

I have found a few videos and walk thoughts on similar models, but I haven't been able to find one specifically for my '03 C230.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks in advance.
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Old Oct 18, 2017 | 01:34 PM
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Welcome to MBWorld! Be sure to check out our tech articles here: http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti...Index-W203.htm for any help you may need. I am here if you have any parts questions.
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Old Oct 18, 2017 | 04:50 PM
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Old Oct 20, 2017 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by PelicanParts.com
Welcome to MBWorld! Be sure to check out our tech articles here: http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti...Index-W203.htm for any help you may need. I am here if you have any parts questions.
Thanks pelican. I found the tutorial on your site. So the tutorial is for the w203, but it doesn't list the C230 kompressor as a model that the walk through applies to. And the pictures do not look like my motor.

Here's a link to the walk through:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Mercedes-W203/ENGINE-Valve_Cover_Gasket_Replacement/ENGINE-Valve_Cover_Gasket_Replacement.htm

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Old Oct 21, 2017 | 04:38 AM
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Well, hello there buddy! Welcome to the company! Enjoy
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Old Oct 22, 2017 | 01:49 PM
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Well, hello there buddy! Welcome to the company! Enjoy
Hi Dave. Thanks for the welcome.

At at the moment my C230 is in my driveway locked in between three other cars. No good angle to take a picture. I'm sure I have some on my computer though... will look.

In the meantime, I did take a few pictures of the motor.


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Old Oct 26, 2017 | 06:48 PM
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Ordered the gasket today.

Can anyone provide me with the torque specs and the bolt tightening order?
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Old Oct 27, 2017 | 06:54 PM
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Your post is currently in the New Member forum so it won't get a lot of traffic. Try posting your question directly in the forum of your car here: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203-3/
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