Leaky Valve Seals 300TE
03-22-2008, 10:03 PM
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1989 300CE & 1988 300TE
Leaky Valve Seals 300TE
I have an '88 300te. Runs fine for a while, but then a couple of the plugs get fouled.
The car is high mileage (180K)... I know I should just get the top half rebuilt, but I am currently too low on funds.
How much would I be looking at to re-do the valve seals?
Easy, guys I'm a newbie!
Thanks in advance... I live in the Seattle area.
The car is high mileage (180K)... I know I should just get the top half rebuilt, but I am currently too low on funds.
How much would I be looking at to re-do the valve seals?
Easy, guys I'm a newbie!
Thanks in advance... I live in the Seattle area.
03-23-2008, 03:12 AM
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try replacing the valve guide seals before you rebiuld, i have seen replacing the valve guide seals fix excessive oli usage 100% of the time i have done the repair, if you decide to take this route be sure to use original mercedes guide seals or you will be sorry. hope this helps/
03-23-2008, 02:31 PM
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1989 300CE & 1988 300TE
Leaky Valve Seals
Thanks Carlson... Now all I gotta do is find a good mechanic in town.
I also have a 300
coupe that needs a little TLC.
I also have a 300
coupe that needs a little TLC.
Last edited by Mr. Stanley; 03-23-2008 at 02:34 PM.
