Tom, isn't a metal cap code in most places? I have never seen a brick chimney without a cap.

LOL....a LOT of things around my 145 year old are not up to code!

The block chimney should be up to code because it was just built 2 or 3 years ago.

The brick chimney has been there for years and has never leaked.

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Bill

Well, Bill I'm glad you found your problem. The custom aluminum cap is a great idea, and shouldn't cost too much. A galvanized steel one will work as well but obviously not as long as other metals. Not really accessible to paint is it?

Anyway-good luck! And try to keep your son away from the .22!

One last thing - I'm looking for a used head for a 103 engine ('89 300E). The 5th cylinder rocker arm assembly bolts broke off on the head and I've heard I can get a used one for cheaper than fixing this one...any idea?...anyone...?

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Oh its accessible. But not to me! Darn near 50' high.

Son was using a 12 gauge shotgun!

I'm a 123/617 guy so no 103 parts. I'd give it yo you if I had it forthanks for all the help.

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Bill

I don't know, but its definately advisable.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

This thread sure is timely.

I checked out my brick chimney, and it has no metal cap, so one is going on this week. We rarely use the chimney, so I never bothered to look up top.

What's strange is that virtually none of the chimneys in my neighborhood have metal caps.

Must not have been requirement in the building code in 1980.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

You also do not live in a freeze thaw environment and get marginal rain which are major contributing factors. Mine has a mortar cap too.

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Terry Allison
N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama

09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA)
09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)

Been through all types of rain - hard rain for an hour, couple days of soaking rain, nice wind swept rain- and no leak at all.

No doubt the mortar cap.

Thanks to you all.

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Bill

Good deal! Thanks for the update.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.