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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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Driver's Side Valve Cover is Leaking a Bit - How Much to Fix?
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After using the search feature (See I use search!) I hear this is a pretty common issue with E-Series and is generally covered under warranty. Just curious how much does this type of repair cost if done by the dealer?

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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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not sure about the dealer but I did it myself for $17. took about 40min per side.
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Under warranty it was $500 for both sides at dealer
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not sure about the dealer but I did it myself for $17. took about 40min per side.
This. I just ordered 2 new ones for 32 bucks. DIY is easy on wallet.
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My dealer charged me $60 under the table.
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My dealer charged me $60 under the table.

you sure they didnt just wipe the oil off the valve covers with a rag and take your 60 bucks?
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you sure they didnt just wipe the oil off the valve covers with a rag and take your 60 bucks?
Nope, my AMG mech. actually comes to the house to perform light work for me on the side!
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Nope, my AMG mech. actually comes to the house to perform light work for me on the side!
Gotcha I was going to say no way they would do that at the stealership.Its an *** raping everytime the car goes in there.
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just do it yourself, it's not very difficult to do IMO.

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Thanks guys for the help as always. For a DYI, should I replace both the gasgets and sealant and where should I buy these?

Thanks as always.

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Do you guys use any high heat silicone when doing, and is there specific tourq for the bolts or just enough to that they are tight...

Someone should make a DIY for it... :-)
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it's not very difficult to do IMO

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Do you guys use any high heat silicone when doing, and is there specific tourq for the bolts or just enough to that they are tight...

Someone should make a DIY for it... :-)
The gaskets go on dry (same as when the engine is assembled brand new) and the torque is very low in the 8-10ft.lbs range. The Torque sequence is very specific and you have start at the center and work your way out to the edges in a criss-cross pattern. Silicone \ Permatex \ RTV is only required for the top covers for the PCV breathers that are bolted to the valve covers.
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that is awsome work...
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