Cam Bore Expansion Plugs Replacement - C Class - W204 - Mercedes-Benz



Cam Bore Expansion Plugs Replacement - C Class - W204 - Mercedes-Benz


Cam Bore Expansion Plugs Replacement Time: 1 hour Tab: $5 to $15 Talent: 1 Tools: Trim removal tool or small flathead screwdriver Applicable Models: Mercedes-Benz C350 (2008-14) Mercedes-Benz GLK350 (2010-14) Parts Required: Plugs Hot Tip: Use a mirror to see the oil built up Performance Gain: No leaks Complementary Modification: Replace air filters The 350 series V6 engines in the Mercedes-Benz cars are known for leaking oil from the rear of the camshaft area. At the rear of these engines are three cam bore expansion plugs that seal up the covers and allow for expansion. These plugs dry out and start leaking over time and need to be replaced. The plugs are cheap. Replacing them takes no time at all yet most shops charge a lot of money for this repair. Even if you are just starting out on DIY work on your car you can save yourself a lot of money by doing this repair yourself. First check that the plugs are leaking. You can do this by simply taking a clean cloth and wiping the rear of the top valve covers. If there is oil coming from them they need to be replaced. Save a lot of money by replacing the cam bore expansion plugs yourself Applies to: C350 (2007-14), SLK350 (2004-14), CLS350 (2004-14), CLK350 (2005-14), E350 (2005-14), S350 (2005-14), SL350 (2005-14), R350 (2006-14), ML350 (2006-14), Viano (2005-14), Sprinter (2006-14), CLC350 (2008-14), GLK350 (2008-12)

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