Sometime this winter, I am going to replace the front gasket on my timing cover.

I have searched the threads thoroughly..and I usually see something like "much easier to do compared to the head gasket).

However, I haven't seen any advice, pitfalls or step by step. Also any idea how long it might take to accomplish this?

Also, does anyone know the gasket part number?

1988 300e Slight oil leak 110k

Thanks in advance for any advice

See this one: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=102977

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-Marty

1986 300E 220,000 miles+ transmission impossible
(Now waiting under a bridge in order to become one)

Reading your M103 duty cycle:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showpost.php?p=831799&postcount=13
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showpost.php?p=831807&postcount=14

the gasket is mercedes #103-015-02-20 also the valve cover gasket is 103-016-04-21 you should also get some mercedes sealant it is mercedes # 003-989-20-10
Ray
mercedessd@cox.net

Buy the CD. The entire process is in it.

Thanks...I have the CD....just haven't had the time to look at it....

I'll look at it....sometimes experience by members on the board, give more practical advice than the cd

It's covered here:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=102977&highlight=m103+leak

Which is a darn fine posting thread, IMHO.

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Regards

Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

ENTER > = (HP RPN)

Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.

thanks...it's buried deep in that link..but I found it and that along with the cd manual will make the job easier to walk through.