190E 2.6 Fluid Leaks - Repair Estimate

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Calvin - 18 Dec 2004 20:58 GMT

Recently bought a 1989 190E 2.6. It has two fluid leaks. One is oil
from the upper timing chain cover gasket. The other is transmission
fluid from the front pump seal. Both leaks are very small.

What is the going rate for replacing these gaskets/seals at independent
MB service facilities? Is it worth having it done?

Thanks,

Calvin

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marlin - 19 Dec 2004 03:23 GMT

By upper timing chain cover gasket do you mean valve cover gasket? If yes,
you can do that yourself, just don't over torque the blots (you'll need new
washers for the bolts too) (3lb-ft by the way, very very little).
Richard

> Recently bought a 1989 190E 2.6. It has two fluid leaks. One is oil
> from the upper timing chain cover gasket. The other is transmission
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> Calvin

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Peter W Peternouschek - 19 Dec 2004 05:20 GMT

I replaced the upper timing chain cover gasket on my 190E 2.6 last year. Not
a big deal but tight quarters to work in. Took me about 3 hours...should
take an experienced mechanic a lot less. The valve cover gasket should be
replaced at the same time since you have to take the valve cover off
anyways.

Peter

> Recently bought a 1989 190E 2.6. It has two fluid leaks. One is oil
> from the upper timing chain cover gasket. The other is transmission
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>
> Calvin

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