How much oil would you typically lose through the front cover leak area.

I am still having oil issues with my 103 3.0 on the 300ce.... i have replaced the valve stem seals...but i am thinking this might be a culprit, too..

the front cover is clean from the front side... but when i put my finger behind it... it is very oily..also oily below it...

i have that pesky little gasket...and can do the job when the weather gets better..

i had just expected to see oil in the area where the cover meets the head gasket.

car continues to run perfectly.

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1989 300ce 129k
( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone)

1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus

1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k



1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it


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