Hows the turbo? Seems like a lot of oil for just the valve stem seals. Mike
>-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >On Behalf Of Luther Gulseth >Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 12:08 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [MBZ] OM617 valve stem seals > >How common is it for the valve stem seals to be a major source of oil burn? >My coupe is buring (I'm absolutely positive it's NOT a leak) about >1qt/300mi. The ground under my car at work (assigned parking-same each >day) will only have 2-4 tiny drops of oil, the rear underside, bumper, and >backend of my coupe are dry and clean. While on my SD (I know it's leaking >from the turbo return pipe and braided line) the rear bumper and trunk >shows oil splatter. I've read the manual *.pdf's (05-270, 05-235, and 05- >250) and it seems to be an easy job and the parts are less than $25 from >Rusty. Any thoughts on this? TIA all, > >-- >Luther KB5QHU >Alma, Ark >'83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) >'82 300CD (159,222 kmi) >'82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work > >_______________________________________ >http://www.striplin.net >For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
