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mjgroves 04-09-2017 05:33 PM
Leaking oil out of...
 
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Xfire finally out of storage after a 5yr hiatus (yikes), and after doing a bunch of maintenance and getting the car smogged (ugh) I noticed I was leakin' a bit of oil out of the block. It's right below the oil fill cap. I sifted through a bunch of "oil leak" posts on the forum, but I didn't see much.

Anyone have an idea what this could be? I have to rip the manifolds back off to install new gaskets and I thought I'd address the problem at the same time. Pic attached.

Thanks and glad to be back :)

ala_xfire 04-09-2017 05:41 PM
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Vent cover re-sealing and possibly lower oil fill gasket.

onehundred80 04-09-2017 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ala_xfire (Post 884960)
Vent cover re-sealing and possibly lower oil fill gasket.
Plus 1 on the vent cover leak.
CLICK

mjgroves 04-09-2017 11:19 PM
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Yep, looks like it. Thanks for the PDF link, got myself a DIY for next weekend.


:p

GraphiteGhost 04-10-2017 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mjgroves (Post 884992)
Yep, looks like it. Thanks for the PDF link, got myself a DIY for next weekend.

https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-8218...dp/B0002UEN1U/

:p

;) AND, pay close attention to the torque on those screws. If I am not mistaken, they may need to be replaced. If not, make sure you do not 'overtorque' them (very low setting in the inch pounds). ;)

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sirharper 04-10-2017 01:35 PM
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Super helpful and exactly what I needed! Thanks.

I'll make sure to replace the bolts also. After I buy a digital torque wrench. Been wanting one of those anyway.

onehundred80 04-10-2017 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by GraphiteGhost (Post 885041)
;) AND, pay close attention to the torque on those screws. If I am not mistaken, they may need to be replaced. If not, make sure you do not 'overtorque' them (very low setting in the inch pounds). ;)

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The torque setting for the aluminum screws in the breather covers is 4 N.m = 35.4 in-lb = 2.95 ft-lb.
The torque setting for the steel screws on the valve covers is 8 N.m = 71 in-lb = 6.0 ft-lb (7 ft-lb in our Service Manual).
Source; http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w220...ml#post7941161
See also this. CLICK

ala_xfire 04-10-2017 04:33 PM
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The above link in onehundred80's post is VERY descriptive !
I learned something new, RTV = Room Temperature Vulcanization

maxcichon 04-10-2017 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ala_xfire (Post 885070)
The above link in onehundred80's post is VERY descriptive !
I learned something new, RTV = Room Temperature Vulcanization
You didn't know that? I'm shocked, bud-you know lots!


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