Camshaft cover gasket for 300E 24v

[ajs37]

Hi all -
It's a 1991 300E 24V (124.031)

I have oil leaking out of the front and back end of the camshaft cover (and it has destroyed my alternator already), I can see that someone has used a sealant, as well as a gasket in there and the sealant has broken down.

I can buy a new gasket from Euro Car Parts for about £34 (pp included) - or should I get a MB one? Also, should I buy some gasket sealant as well (and which sealant is best?)

Any other points / info would be welcome!
Cheers
Andy

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

Hello,
The new gasket shouldnt require any sealant, just nice clean surfaces to start with.

Can i just say, are you sure that the oil leak is from the cam cover, these engine are very prone to oil leaks from the bottom front cover seal.

 

[ajs37]

Hello,
The new gasket shouldnt require any sealant, just nice clean surfaces to start with.

Can i just say, are you sure that the oil leak is from the cam cover, these engine are very prone to oil leaks from the bottom front cover seal.

Yep - it's definitely coming from the camshaft cover seal (front and back on the left hand side as you look from the front)

Thanks for the advice on the seal - I did wonder why sealant had been used - I suspect that the gasket was re-used and needed some help!

I'll order the gasket and give it a go!
Cheers
Andy

 

[Legoman]

Can i just say, are you sure that the oil leak is from the cam cover, these engine are very prone to oil leaks from the bottom front cover seal

aye ive noticed that , mines leaking from that area and although its not as bad as i suspected , im going to change it at some point , id leave it alone but the poor alternator is getting lubricated