Buy the OE valve cover seal. Anything else is junk and won’t fit well. As long as they’re not damaged they will last many years. Also be sure you have the copper washers for the hold down bolts, too.
-D > On Jan 25, 2021, at 9:33 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Gloves are a good idea. The valve cover seal ought to go a couple sets but > I'd probably keep one on hand just in case. > -Curt > > On Sunday, January 24, 2021, 10:42:13 PM EST, Allan Streib via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Curt Raymond via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> writes: > >> You only need a set of feeler gauges, a reasonable set of wrenches and >> a screwdriver. $20-$30 at Harbor Freight would get you all the >> tools. I know they sell special wrenches but I don't think they're >> needed on a 240D. > > I've never done them on a 240D. For the OM617, I bought a pair of cheap > wrenches and bent them like the "special" ones. Definitely helpful. But > yes it's not a bad DIY job, though I'd suggest gloves as you'll get some > black oil on your hands. Also replace the gasket on the valve > cover. It's a good idea regardless, but especially if it's old it won't > seal up well again. > > Allan > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
