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10-20-2004, 08:07 PM
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'92 300e
I am at the point to make effort to stop the oil loss on the MB. After having it for 4K miles now...it goes thru a quart of oil in approx. 700 miles. Testing after a complete oil change. It does not leak any oil on the ground or leave anything more than a slight trace on the under pan. Nothing like 4 quarts that have been lost in less than 3 thousand miles since I changed oil. The plugs don't show oily like my 190E did that the quides were worn out in. It doesn't appear to smoke any either. I was wondering if there was anything I should check possibly for the problem before I tear the top end down? The car has 90K on it, and has had the oil & filter changed in a mercedes dealership every 3 thousand miles. I, also, would like to know if it is guide problems in this car also...if there are any better ones I can get to use than factory ones. I wouldn't want to have to redo this again, if in fact that is the problem. Any help or advice that you can offer would be appreciated. Thanks, Rebe
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10-21-2004, 03:15 AM
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VERY typical problem with the m103 engine. Look all around and below valve cover gasket, and just under the distributor cap for signs of oil, probably need to clean the engine with some degreaser first. This engine will usually leak from these two spots when running, so oil does not really collect in the underpan or on the driveway.
p.s. A search should bring up a ton of info on this.
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10-21-2004, 03:24 AM
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i think he meant the radiator cap.
use a thicker oil. get ready for a top rebuild.
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10-21-2004, 03:51 AM
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Did you mean that I meant radiator cap, neanderthal? Huh? I was talking about the upper timing cover.
Also, I think it is a bit premature to be talking about rebuilding the entire top end. Many people on this forum have had similar oil leaks that were fixed by much less than a full rebuild. It only has 90k.
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10-21-2004, 10:27 AM
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Read Lino's thread "M103 Oil leak or burning" Exactly this problem. Lotsa pictures.
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10-21-2004, 10:50 AM
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The typical leaks of the timing chain cover or valve cover gasket cannot account for an oil consumption of 1 quart per 700 miles. If so, you would find a big puddle under the car. It must be burnt.
Regards, Bruno
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