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Originally Posted by Nicks1
This makes a lot of sense since my problem started when I the O rings and copper seals. I have read that the proper procedure for torquing is to tighten to 30 NM, wait, then 30 NM again, wait then final torque of 35 NM. Do you know if this is accurate info?
Thanks,
Nick
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1998 E300 TD
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That is one procedure, and another is just to torque them to 35nm once and leave them. When I did mine I did the 30-30-35 process and it worked fine and the car has been perfect since then (last december).
This is exactly why I don't ever let anyone touch my cars unless it is absolutely unavoidable. Many techs don't do things by the book and don't care if they screw something up, after all it isn't *their* car.
I'd bet you a buck that if you re-did the seals and torqued them correctly (either way but finishing at 35nm) you'd eliminate the problem.