E430 oil leak

Post by **Giles** » Thu 29 Mar, 2012 7:50 pm

Apparently there is an oil leak that is common in E430's. It's the timing cover plate seal I beleive.Has anyone done a DYI fix and what's the procedure? I believe two thirds of the repair bill is labour. To backyard fix or Specialist fix? That is the question. Any answers would be appreciated.

Regards,

Giles

Post by **ANF** » Thu 29 Mar, 2012 8:31 pm

http://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w210/ ... -leak.html
About half way down, does this sound like it?

Post by **Giles** » Thu 29 Mar, 2012 10:36 pm

ANF wrote:http://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w210/ ... -leak.html
About half way down, does this sound like it?

Sure does, may need a hoist to do the job and to clean up. Will put the car on the ramps on Saturday to evaluate.

Thanks,

Giles

Post by **W108-1967 250S** » Sat 14 Apr, 2012 8:02 pm

Hello Giles, any developments/news yet on what you found?

Post by **Giles** » Sat 14 Apr, 2012 9:00 pm

W108-1967 250S wrote:Hello Giles, any developments/news yet on what you found?

All fixed now. Apparently it's such a common thing with the V8's that the local stealership keeps the parts in stock. Too difficult to do on ramps and I don't have a hoist I had to get the Benz Menz on the job.
Regards,

Giles

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