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Originally Posted by Hirnbeiss
Given your 1000+ posts, I have to assume you're not a stranger to DIY. If you can handle a valve cover job, then you're 80% there. On my '95, what I recall being critical was pulling out the threaded dowel (using a bolt and stack of washers) to allow the cover to be seated properly without disturbing the new gasket. The only other thing is deciding whether to use a lot of sealant or a little: I've heard varying opinions from different MB mechanics.
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I've tackled a lot, mostly on my previous car since the current one has been mostly trouble-free, but steered clear of internal engine work.
Because of the accessibility of the timing cover it would seem a straightforward task but if I have learned one lesson about these cars it is that there is aleways one little detail that gets overlooked or is not considered in advance (i.e., your threaded dowel solution) that can potentially muck things up.
But I will keep researching it and decide.
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2008 E350 4matic / Black/Anthracite
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Gone but not Forgotten:
2001 E430 4matic, 206,xxx miles, Black/Charcoal
1995 E320, 252,xxx miles, Black/Grey
1989 260E, 223,00 miles, Black/Black
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