Engine oil leak question 230CE

Zanimat

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My 230CE has developed an oil leak down the RHS rear corner of the engine, running back down the side of the tranny casing & onto the exhaust - which was how I first noticed it!
My local (non-MB) garage has cleaned the underside & they think the leak is from the head gasket as there is no oil on the cylinder head above the gasket.
I read a post which mentioned a plug in the oil gallery on that side of the engine which can leak- but that was for a 220TE. Can anyone tell me if my engine has this plug or whether the head gasket is the likely culprit, please?
 

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probably the head gasket . its a common fault to leak from that corner from what ive heard , just keep an eye on the oil levels , if it gets too bad it might need replacing.
 
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Thanks, Legoman. There is an insurance type warranty in force, so I think I'll approach them with the good news - might as well get it sorted if someone else will pay!
 


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