How to avoid MASSIVE engine failure - Mercedes Benz SL V8 R107
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Fix and prevent MASSIVE Engine Disaster
In this video I'm going to share a step by step on how to check, fix and prevent you car's V8 engine massive failure.
Working on the Classic Mercedes Benz R107 Series.
Used Tools:
- MB Valve Cover Gaskets A1160161421
- MB Crankshaft oiler kit A1161800184
- MB Valve Cover Screws N304014006004
- MB Cooper Washers N915035000016
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Mercedes Benz R107 560sl | 380sl | 500sl | 450sl | 300sl - Авто та транспорт
Crucial moment; pay attention at the oiler tube assembly around the 1:57 mark. Those little holes you see feed oil to each cam lobe once installed. They can and and will clog ruining both the cam lobe and rocker arm. Mine failed at 67k miles. Had to replace camshaft and rocker arms. The kit is cheap and easy to fix… do it now!
Both sides were replaced 👍thanks for stressing the importance of new oilertubes!!!
Thank for taking the time to record all this. Handing the power of maintenance back to the average joes!
hahaha love it!!! Thanks for chiming in Ruben!!!!!
if you decide to replace the chain, you need s special tool for removing the chain rails, replace them at that point, they are cheap insurance) If it is the original factory chain, it won't have a master link.
FYI: timing chain isn't stretched, it's worn at each piece of the chain, giving the illusion that it is stretched. You can buy 4 and 5 degree compensators, but with the amount of wear you have, you need to replace the chain.
I’m curious did you replace the small seals on the inside of the valve covers. These often turn very hard and break. I have been unable to find replacement seals associated with part numbers 116 016 09 80 and 116 016 08 80. Great job on video. Thanks for sharing.
Hi man, yes most of these parts are still available at Dealership. Give them a call!
Do you have any videos of how you put the cooling system back together? I ran into an issue. On the water pump, there is a connection for a smaller hose that leads towards the back of the engine. The main "section" of the hose has a bend and is made out of metal, but it connects to the water pump by a 3-inch rubber hose. The problem is I can't figure out how the metal hose is supposed to sit in the engine. Any help would be appreciated.
I love that Benz!
Benz loves you too! Shipping to Southern continent soon ?!?!?!?
I didn‘t get in the video how you adjust the 12 to 0 issue. i see only how you replaced the camshaft oil pipe and clean the cover but that will not fix the wrong adjustment of the chain, isn‘t it?
Correct Andreas! That was the assessment.
Here how we fixed that displacement.
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Hi, thanks for the videos, extremely useful and very well made. I also live in Miami and I just bought a 1985 380sl. For harder jobs do you happen to have a good mechanic that you recommend?
Hi Dan, thanks for the feedback and congratulations with your new R107!!! Yes, my primary mechanic is Sidney from Palm Beach Classics. Let me know if any help, happy to help you!
@@MinkMood Larry at Foreign Cars Delray is a great option as well. R107's are his specialty.
@@kevicapu great to know Kevin! Thanks for sharing
shops charge 9 hours plus to change chain rails, a lot of interference has to be Removed.
10’ is a lot! Do you intend to replace the chain ?
Indeed mate, I’ll be trying first just to put in a new tensioner and reassess. Video coming 🔜
The "MB Valve Cover Screws N304014006004" isnt on the MCB parts website anymore, any one have dimensions on screws?
Dang or the copper washers, if anyone knows if its like M10, M12...?