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Old 08-21-2008, 06:20 PM
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Oil Leak
While fixing the idler pulley I found an oil leak. It is coming from what looks like an oval cover with a bolt on each end & 1 star bolt in the center. It is located just above the tensioner pulley. Is there a gasket that needs to be replaced & what is this part?
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Old 08-21-2008, 10:07 PM
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Valve cover gaskets you mean?
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Old 08-21-2008, 10:25 PM
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No not valve covers. It is on the front side of the engine,just above the tensioner pulley.
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Originally Posted by kelbo
No not valve covers. It is on the front side of the engine,just above the tensioner pulley.
Pretty sure this is what you are looking for see link




http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w220...hat-plate.html
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Yes that is it. Thanks.
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