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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on September 21, 2005, 04:29:30

Title: OIL fill cap leaks after putting in Mobil 1
Post by: n/a on September 21, 2005, 04:29:30

looking at the cap visually I can see no problems with the fitment or the gasket but after changing to Mobil 1 it leaks OIL down the sides of the cam cover not a lot but enough to create a smell. Is this slimey stuff somehow working its way under the gasket, I am at a loss...anybody else havingthis problem...how did you solve it...thanx

Title: Re: OIL fill cap leaks after putting in Mobil 1
Post by: tuultyme on September 21, 2005, 05:07:02

You may have to buy a new gasket; it may look OK but if it is older it may be starting to get brittle or slightly deformed do to continual use.

Bruce; 268Blaugrun(green) 1970 280SL; IL

Title: Re: OIL fill cap leaks after putting in Mobil 1
Post by: jeffc280sl on September 21, 2005, 06:44:18

Agree with Bruce.  I use Mobile 1 and do not have any leaks.

Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed

Title: Re: OIL fill cap leaks after putting in Mobil 1
Post by: ja17 on September 21, 2005, 09:17:46

Hello,  
Do you still have the originasl metal cap?  The black plastic replacement caps tend to leak. As sugested I would try replacing the gasket first or the whole cap if you have the plastic one.

Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio