OM642 Inlet Port Swirl Flap Motor Oil Shield

[malcolm E53 AMG]

As this problem has been bugging me for a while I bought a new set of batwing turbo inlet seals but as this isn’t a total solution I also purchased a stainless steel shield that locates just below the turbo inlet seal and above the inlet swirl flap motor to catch any dripping oil/fluid and directing it away. All yet to be fitted that fun awaits in a couple of months time. I came across this on YouTube and as it looked well engineered and a similar solution had crossed my mind some time ago thought it worth a try and it also saved me the bother of fabricating one myself. I‘d also contemplated using a catch can but wasn’t convinced as 90% of what was distilled from the crankcase vent was water from my research.

 

[onefortheroad]

As this problem has been bugging me for a while I bought a new set of batwing turbo inlet seals but as this isn’t a total solution I also purchased a stainless steel shield that locates just below the turbo inlet seal and above the inlet swirl flap motor to catch any dripping oil/fluid and directing it away. All yet to be fitted that fun awaits in a couple of months time. I came across this on YouTube and as it looked well engineered and a similar solution had crossed my mind some time ago thought it worth a try and it also saved me the bother of fabricating one myself. I‘d also contemplated using a catch can but wasn’t convinced as 90% of what was distilled from the crankcase vent was water from my research.

I used cooking foil over my motor on the last 2 , om642 I've owned . Changed on every service .

 

[LostKiwi]

As this problem has been bugging me for a while I bought a new set of batwing turbo inlet seals but as this isn’t a total solution I also purchased a stainless steel shield that locates just below the turbo inlet seal and above the inlet swirl flap motor to catch any dripping oil/fluid and directing it away. All yet to be fitted that fun awaits in a couple of months time. I came across this on YouTube and as it looked well engineered and a similar solution had crossed my mind some time ago thought it worth a try and it also saved me the bother of fabricating one myself. I‘d also contemplated using a catch can but wasn’t convinced as 90% of what was distilled from the crankcase vent was water from my research.

Details?

 

[Wighty]

This is what I did a few years ago

W211 Turbo Inlet Salmon Tin

just thought I would post a picture of my Morrisons 400g salmon tin in position below the turbo inlet (other makes of salmon tin are also available o_O ) . The orange seal is prone to dripping oil which arrives from the pcv tube . I cut down a salmon tin so it still had some small edges on to...

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[onefortheroad]

This is what I did a few years ago

W211 Turbo Inlet Salmon Tin

just thought I would post a picture of my Morrisons 400g salmon tin in position below the turbo inlet (other makes of salmon tin are also available o_O ) . The orange seal is prone to dripping oil which arrives from the pcv tube . I cut down a salmon tin so it still had some small edges on to...

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It's all you need really, as nice as that stainless steel cover looks the £35 price tag threw me towards Tesco's bacofoil . Every little helps .

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

Details?

For those interested:-

I bought it direct from Jacobo Canal Vila inc p&p from Spain the price was approx £35

email: jcanal82@hotmail.com

 

[Steve Paul Thompson]

As this problem has been bugging me for a while I bought a new set of batwing turbo inlet seals but as this isn’t a total solution I also purchased a stainless steel shield that locates just below the turbo inlet seal and above the inlet swirl flap motor to catch any dripping oil/fluid and directing it away. All yet to be fitted that fun awaits in a couple of months time. I came across this on YouTube and as it looked well engineered and a similar solution had crossed my mind some time ago thought it worth a try and it also saved me the bother of fabricating one myself. I‘d also contemplated using a catch can but wasn’t convinced as 90% of what was distilled from the crankcase vent was water from my research.

I ordered one of these yesterday, no leaks yet but just in case it leaks in the future.

 

[onefortheroad]

With that fitted ,any leaks will still run off to the motor area. Best to keep the turbo seal in good order.

 

[Steve Paul Thompson]

Yes, I change it regularly. Just belt and braces really.

 

[onefortheroad]

£35 is a fair few tins of salmon eh wighty

 

[Steve Paul Thompson]

40 euros now, £36.70.

 

[Wighty]

£35 is a fair few tins of salmon eh wighty

Hells yeah buddy , too rich for me

 

[Steve Paul Thompson]

Fitted the shield yesterday, perfect fit and very good quality.