Torn Head Gasket M104 Engine - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

crit1 · #1 10-08-2006, 06:28 PM

I had my leaking head gasket changed about 8-9 months ago and it is now leaking oil again ('95 C280 with 96k). I can see a tear in the gasket towards the rear of the engine. Is there some way to repair this from the outside or do I need to have the head gasket changed again?

forp · #2 10-09-2006, 03:12 AM

Shouldn't you finish the first thread before you start a new one about the same problem? What did the dealer say?

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1294386#post1294386

t walgamuth · #3 10-09-2006, 06:16 AM

i have never heard of anybody fixing one any way other than removing the head and renewing the gasket.

but it might be possible to take a needle and inject a small amount of epoxy in the tear. i would want to try to force the oil out of the area being injected though. and i am not sure exactly how to do this. there would also be a danger if too much epoxy was injected and it blocked oil flow inside.

has anybody tried something like this?

tom w

crit1 · #4 10-10-2006, 02:08 PM

Bringing the car tomorrow to the mechanic/dealer. Forp; sorry I'm not up to snuff on my forum thread protocols. Please feel free to never respond to one of my posts.

okc329 · #5 10-10-2006, 02:19 PM

If an M-B dealer made the repair and you have a problem less than a year later, insist that they redo the work at their cost. It would appear to be a bad replacement part or an incorrect installation.

syljua · #6 10-11-2006, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crit1

Forp; sorry I'm not up to snuff on my forum thread protocols. Please feel free to never respond to one of my posts.

Oh, you could have saved you that last sentence. I think Forp have a valid reason to ask, especially he answered you in the other thread.

syljua

crit1 · #7 10-11-2006, 06:13 PM

All right. Let's put the bitterness aside. I took the car into the shop where I purchased the car (who also had replaced the head gasket once). I was told that there is some kind of blockage in the intake manifold which is causing a build up of oil pressure. This pressure is then forcing air through the head gasket as well as other places. To be honest, there is oil all over the oil pan which is coming from the oil sensor and oil other places as well. I was told that the intake has to come off, be thoroughly cleaned, the two rubber intake hoses replaced, and the valve cover gasket replaced. All for a cost of $1200. Then, you have to hope that the head gasket was damaged (or other gaskets as well) or the car may continue to leak oil. I was also told to not run Mobil 1 synthetic in this engine (1995 C280) because it is too thin. Any helpful input would be greatly appreciated. Anyone else have this clogging of the intake causing oil leaks?