SL/R129: M119 metal camshaft oilers
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2003 SL500 1991 190E 2.3 2011 ML350 1998 SL500
M119 metal camshaft oilers
Hello
Reading a sale write up on BAT for a 96 S500. One of the selling points was that the plastic camshaft oilers were replaced with aluminum/metal camshaft oilers. 16 each approx 20.00 each plus ancillary washers, valve cover gaskets etc
Is this something we should consider doing for preventive maintenance or is this a luxury for owners with time on their hands?? Food for thought!!!
Reading a sale write up on BAT for a 96 S500. One of the selling points was that the plastic camshaft oilers were replaced with aluminum/metal camshaft oilers. 16 each approx 20.00 each plus ancillary washers, valve cover gaskets etc
Is this something we should consider doing for preventive maintenance or is this a luxury for owners with time on their hands?? Food for thought!!!
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From: NE OHIO
1998 SL500,2011 GL550,2009 ML350,past 1995 E320 Cabrio ,2005 ML500,2006 ML500,1996 SL500,1972 280SEL
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My advice is to leave well enough alone UNTIL the loud ticking happens than replace all of them with either aftermarket alum or older Mercedes alum that have been cleaned well.. while you are in there also do the chain guides and might as well do spark plugs if they are close to mileage time. I have put many miles on a few R129’s and only did 1 set of oilers … good all day project . We usually have 1 set in stock for replacements
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ebay store R129 specialists “thebenzgarage” thanks Bill ( my son runs his ebay store Will)
