Hello all -

I have a replacement engine for my '84 300sd and I am looking for advice on all the nooks and crannies to seal before installing the engine. At this point I know I will do front and rear main seals, IP drain tube, air filter drain tube (has anyone come up with a better arrangement?) and the oil filter to block gasket.

My old engine had several leaks and they were really, REALLY annoying to me so I would like to minimize the chances of oil leaks before the engine goes in.

Any additional areas that anyone knows of - please let me know.

Also - I would be interested in advice on any unusual issues - other than just oil leaks - that I should address while engine is out.

Thanks in advance for any and all help!

Upper and lower oil pan gaskets? valve cover gasket?
John

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1987 190D 2.5Turbo
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1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Same I am doing with my 240D.

Rear main seal

Front main

Lower oil pan (there is no upper pan gasket)

Filter housing

All turbocharger seals

Valve cover

Oil cooler lines

Tensioner and gasket

Water pump gaskets (should be two)

Vac pump gasket

Lower timing chain rails

Tensioner rail

Upper rail

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

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