Have you had this oil leak?

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chowdah

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#2 · Dec 8, 2010

Might just need a new rubber grommet. Do a search on "oil grommet". Be mindful of torque spec.

 

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E55AMG2

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#3 · Dec 8, 2010

valvecover gasket needs replacing. Careful with those bolts, as they snap easy.

 

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ard

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#4 · Dec 8, 2010

I had valve cover gaskets replaced under OE warranty...and they reused the bolt grommets....a no-no...and they leaked and led to exactly what you pictured.

Were yours ever done??

 

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vantaam5

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#5 · Dec 8, 2010

You just need new rubber grommets.Cut off the old ones from the bolt use alot lubrication to install the new ones.Be careful as they can tear easy.Tightening torque is 10NM for the bolts.

 

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manualshifter Discussion starter

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#6 · Dec 8, 2010

vantaam, ard, E55AMG2, and chowdah

hey thanks guys, looks like item 13 on realoem.com under "cyl head cover", should i leave this till i do spark plugs? only had car 6 wks so not sure whats been done-service records only show basic stuff done.
thanks again for replies.

 

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vantaam5

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#8 · Dec 8, 2010

No13 is the 3 bolts each side most front as on the picture...The other ones(8 per side) are for the rest of the cover.

 

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nightkrawler

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#9 · Dec 8, 2010

yep, mine was doing the same thing when i got it. no leaks anywhere else just around the front 3 bolts. replaced the rubbers on each side and no more leak. remove one bolt, replace the seal, then reinstall and do the next one. i wouldn't remove all three at once. as said the seals are tough to get over the bolt without tearing so use care. what i did was pop each one in the microwave for a few seconds to warm them up and make them more pliable. just maybe 5sec or so, dont overcook! lol