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W113 Pagoda SL Group => W11x chassis cars => Topic started by: Neil Thompson on January 08, 2024, 14:47:22

Title: M110 Engine Oil Leak
Post by: Neil Thompson on January 08, 2024, 14:47:22

hello knowledgeable fellow members.

Advice needed please. I have an annoying oil leak on a low mileage 280SL (107 series) with the M110 DOHC engine. The oil is seeping between the cam housing and the cylinder head in the spark plug recesses, only slightly but it is leaking. The cam housing has been removed - twice - and a new gasket fitted both with additional sealer and as per the workshop manual, without sealer. Before I dismantle it again for the third time am I missing something here?, there are lots of threads on the internet regarding these oil leak problem areas but nothing advising different to what has already been attempted.

any advice welcomed.

Also, does anyone - preferably UK - have for sale or would lend me for a charitable donation a Mercedes valve spring compression tool part number 110589046100

Title: Re: M110 Engine Oil Leak
Post by: Jonny B on January 08, 2024, 16:53:33

You might also try benzworld.org they have a pretty strong contingent of 107 owners.

PS - Happy New year. you have a grand one.

Title: Re: M110 Engine Oil Leak
Post by: Neil Thompson on January 08, 2024, 17:29:27

thanks Jon, Happy New Year to you too. Pass my best on to Martyn and we hope to see you soon.

Neil