SL-Class (R230) 2003 -- 2012: Discussion on the SL500, SL550, SL600

SL/R230: Rocker Cover question !

Old Aug 2, 2021 | 12:36 PM
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Rocker Cover question !

Is the top plate on both of the M113k rocker Covers just silicone sealant or is there a MB gasket, mines in bits to vapour blast them and it looks like just a silicone ??



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Old Aug 2, 2021 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony Ryan
Is the top plate on both of the M113k rocker Covers just silicone sealant or is there a MB gasket, mines in bits to vapour blast them and it looks like just a silicone ??


Yes, only silicone on breather covers. Do yourself a favor and replace the small (aluminum?) screws that hold the breather covers down (they are definitely "single use")

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Old Aug 2, 2021 | 04:21 PM
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Thanks Chris , will do - maybe,lol .
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I use a delicate touch and a top quality torque wrench whenever possible, and I have still stripped 2 (so I always buy them first) .

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They are aluminum due to the covers being magnesium, yes be VERY gentle with them on install, do not use any sort of power tool, if you have them fully cleaned and a fresh bead of silicone they will seal just fine, don't need to be super tight (they will break well before super tight anyway).
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The Alloy bolts cleaned up and went back in nicely enough , Cam and breather Covers Vapour Blasted, Coil packs and HT leads cleaned and Duck oiled , plugs checked cleaned and gapped , it actually runs slightly nicer now too !






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Where is your ABC reservoir? Did you convert to coil overs?
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