Allan Streib wrote: > Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > >> Depends on whether it's a turbo or a non turbo engine. > > Turbo. My '83 300D > >> Intake 0.1 mm (0.004") or if temps below 0 F are anticipated 0.15 mm >> (0.006"). >> >> Exhaust (turbo) 0.35 mm (0.014") non-turbo 0.3 mm (0.012"). > > So, 0.10 mm intake, 0.35 mm exhaust. Thanks. > >> If the old gasket doesn't leak at the proper torque setting and isn't >> rock hard, gooey or cracking- go for it. If it leaks, then a new one is >> necessary. All of mine are 20+ years old and still don't leak. > > I replaced the gasket last time, so it shouldn't be hard or cracked > yet. > > Allan
If you have leak problems, it's possible that the valve cover has been over torqued and if that's happened then you must either get a new valve cover or grind down the shoulders where the valve cover is secured or the cover WILL leak even with a new gasket. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
