Driver’s side breather cover gasket?
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2005 E55 AMG
Driver’s side breather cover gasket?
Hey guys, been smelling oil when I stop the car and it seems to be leaking onto the exhaust manifold. I had the valve cover gaskets done prior to buying the car and saw some oil on them, which was pretty frustrating. A little more digging and it appears the separate chamber on top of the valve cover has oil seeping out of it and the seal looks pretty worn out. I can’t seem to find the part anywhere? Is it just a sealant applied, and has anyone done it before?
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2004 E55
The breathers don't use gaskets, only sealer. You are supposed to use MB sealant and make sure you clean both sides down to the alum/mag and clean w/ brake cleaner. The last time I used Proseal (aviation). Hopefully that will be the last time I have to reseal it.
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2005 E55 AMG
Awesome thanks for the info. Will be doing that next weekend!
