Judging by some of the comments, people are misunderstanding the title of this video. The leak is actually at the BASE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. This is not just a valve cover gasket leak. I apologize for my incomplete and sporadic video, it was my first one :)
Hey, I have a 97 c230. Amazing car that I have had in my family for 18 years. I have been going through it and fixing oil/transmission fluid leaks when I discovered this head gasket oil leak from the EXACT spot you had pointed to. Can't say how much of a relief this video was to discover. Thank you for making this video!
have the exact same leak on my 1994 m111.920 c180, been scratching my head about it, writing up parts list for a new headgasket, definitely going to give this a try!
Thank you for this! You saved me a lot of worry. That exact bolt was loose as you said. I had to turn it about a half turn. This was on my w202 c180. I'm surprised this little fix hadn't appeared sooner, and also surprised that it's a common issue with just this bolt.
Thank you! Once I replaced the valve cover and other dried out rubber hoses it definitely helped keep it clean! My friend bought the car from me 3 years ago and still pretty clean in there! Good luck with your C200!
Great video, thanks. It helped me for w202, C200, 100 kw. I just want to add that the spark plug seals have to be driven deep into the holes on the valve cover. You have to check for oil in your spark plug holes.
If you are not planning on reusing them, you can use a big flat screwdriver and tap it with a mallet (be careful not to scratch the aluminum). I ended up using a variety of picks and screwdrivers.
It's about 4&3/4 inch or 12cm long. I used a standard long shaft Craftsman ball-end set. You can also find a cheap set at Harbor Freight, if you're in the US. Thanks!
Hie, thanks for the great video. My challenge is on removing those spark plug hole seals they are stuck is there a way or special tool to remove them. I tried pulling the attached rubber part but it detached from the metal ring
I basically pried them out with a big screw driver! They will get destroyed, but you definitely need new ones anyway. Be careful not to scratch the metal itself. Thanks for watching!
@@giorgikhokhobashvili4281 What is the smog pump? Is that what was under the front cover with all the vacuum hoses? Sounds like it might be U.S. specific stuff.
great video explanation Giorgi. Was looking for one to follow. Cheers. btw, can you kindly go over and clarify the valve cover tightening sequence again? Also, what gasket kit did you use? Not all gasket kits are created equal and some comments about the quality were not so good.
Hello, thank you for your comment! I used a Victor Reinz gasket set and it worked out well. I started tightening from the center of the cover and gradually working my way towards the edges in a crisscross pattern. I hope this helps.
Hi! There are no 180s imported to the US, so I've never seen one, but I think they use the same block, so it may be worth your time just to open the valve cover and take a look inside. Be careful not to damage the valve cover gasket and you might be able to reuse it.
I'm sorry, my friend, I don't have the car anymore, but I think it's something like 6mm x 30 or 40mm. I found this on ebay just now www.ebay.com/itm/94-97-Mercedes-C220-OEM-W202-valve-cover-mount-bolts-SET/173939111886?hash=item287f9437ce:g:cqMAAOSwFpNdCwaB
Hi Nightbird, thanks for watching. Is it leaking at the base of the cylinder heads or at valve covers (on top). That V8 is a little crammed in the engine bay, but it is not very hard to work on. If you buy new valve cover gaskets, just make sure not to tighten bolts too much. 6-8 ft-lbs is usually enough.
@@giorgikhokhobashvili4281 Thanks for the advice. I don't work on my own car so I have no idea where it is leaking..but I am now looking for a more affordable mechanic and will ask them this question. Thanks again.
Judging by some of the comments, people are misunderstanding the title of this video. The leak is actually at the BASE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. This is not just a valve cover gasket leak. I apologize for my incomplete and sporadic video, it was my first one :)
What did you use to get the spark plug seal out?
Hey, I have a 97 c230. Amazing car that I have had in my family for 18 years. I have been going through it and fixing oil/transmission fluid leaks when I discovered this head gasket oil leak from the EXACT spot you had pointed to. Can't say how much of a relief this video was to discover. Thank you for making this video!
I am so happy that it helped you! Enjoy your car!
@@giorgikhokhobashvili4281Thank you, I definitely will, now with a happier outlook! Thank you again kind stranger
Thanks for this 'heads-up' video. I'm gonna do this today. Cheers!
have the exact same leak on my 1994 m111.920 c180, been scratching my head about it, writing up parts list for a new headgasket, definitely going to give this a try!
Best of luck! By the way, mine is still dry after 60,000 miles since then!
@@giorgikhokhobashvili4281 just done the job,, that bolt was very loose. all tightened up and no longer leaking! AWESOME!!!!!
@@SyKe2007mk I'm so glad that it worked for you! Thank you for the update! Have a great day!
@@SyKe2007mk Hi!! who do they do it, who many torque do you apply? thanks.
Thank you for this! You saved me a lot of worry. That exact bolt was loose as you said. I had to turn it about a half turn. This was on my w202 c180. I'm surprised this little fix hadn't appeared sooner, and also surprised that it's a common issue with just this bolt.
I have to say that engine bay is remarkably clean, well done. Also definitely the same goes for the valvetrain area, not one bit of sludge in there.
Thank you! Once I replaced the valve cover and other dried out rubber hoses it definitely helped keep it clean! My friend bought the car from me 3 years ago and still pretty clean in there! Good luck with your C200!
Great video, thanks. It helped me for w202, C200, 100 kw. I just want to add that the spark plug seals have to be driven deep into the holes on the valve cover. You have to check for oil in your spark plug holes.
Does anyone have any advice on how to get the spark plug gasket seals out?
If you are not planning on reusing them, you can use a big flat screwdriver and tap it with a mallet (be careful not to scratch the aluminum). I ended up using a variety of picks and screwdrivers.
Hello! Do you remember how long was the 6 mm allen?
It's about 4&3/4 inch or 12cm long. I used a standard long shaft Craftsman ball-end set. You can also find a cheap set at Harbor Freight, if you're in the US. Thanks!
Hie, thanks for the great video. My challenge is on removing those spark plug hole seals they are stuck is there a way or special tool to remove them. I tried pulling the attached rubber part but it detached from the metal ring
I basically pried them out with a big screw driver! They will get destroyed, but you definitely need new ones anyway. Be careful not to scratch the metal itself. Thanks for watching!
So did you test for further leaks???? Was you job successful in tightening those two allen bolts inside the crankshaft cover?
It's been year and a half and there are absolutely no leaks so far!
Are you still leak-free??
@@DevinTrautwein sorry I just saw your comment. Yes, it's still dry.
Was it leaking a lot and getting all over your hoses due to the fan blowing?
It was accumulating all over the alternator and smog pump, and little bit on the exhaust (like you said, due to the fan). Thanks!
@@giorgikhokhobashvili4281 What is the smog pump? Is that what was under the front cover with all the vacuum hoses? Sounds like it might be U.S. specific stuff.
great video explanation Giorgi. Was looking for one to follow. Cheers. btw, can you kindly go over and clarify the valve cover tightening sequence again? Also, what gasket kit did you use? Not all gasket kits are created equal and some comments about the quality were not so good.
Hello, thank you for your comment! I used a Victor Reinz gasket set and it worked out well. I started tightening from the center of the cover and gradually working my way towards the edges in a crisscross pattern. I hope this helps.
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You know if it´s the same with c180 ´94 m111920 engine?, I have this leak from the spot...
Hi! There are no 180s imported to the US, so I've never seen one, but I think they use the same block, so it may be worth your time just to open the valve cover and take a look inside. Be careful not to damage the valve cover gasket and you might be able to reuse it.
That would be a valve cover gasket.
Do you know the size of the valve cover bolts? One of the shorter ones, I can not find it to save my life, please help
I'm sorry, my friend, I don't have the car anymore, but I think it's something like 6mm x 30 or 40mm. I found this on ebay just now www.ebay.com/itm/94-97-Mercedes-C220-OEM-W202-valve-cover-mount-bolts-SET/173939111886?hash=item287f9437ce:g:cqMAAOSwFpNdCwaB
what are those 6 rubber "rings" called ? part number if known? tks
They are called grommets. Try this part number Mercedes part# 104 016 03 64
unless you have a 6 cylinder car and you may be asking about spark plug tube seals. Mercedes #1110160721.
seems my 2000 C280/W202 doesn't use them, tks (enjoyed your video)
that Pn is not for a 2000,C280 6 Cylinder, cant find any grommets for the 2000
@@rjkulman8990 Sorry, I thought you were talking about the same car as mine. As you can see in the video, mine is a 4 cylinder model, M111.
Can someone recommend a product for a 1985 MB V8 head gasket that is leaking oil? I just don't have the $3k I was quoted for the repair. Thanks!
Hi Nightbird, thanks for watching. Is it leaking at the base of the cylinder heads or at valve covers (on top). That V8 is a little crammed in the engine bay, but it is not very hard to work on. If you buy new valve cover gaskets, just make sure not to tighten bolts too much. 6-8 ft-lbs is usually enough.
@@giorgikhokhobashvili4281 Thanks for the advice. I don't work on my own car so I have no idea where it is leaking..but I am now looking for a more affordable mechanic and will ask them this question. Thanks again.
Valve cover leaking
Anonimity: you can use the same procedure as here, all you need is 10mm socket and the allen wrench, and a new gasket of course.
Goddess you,