119.980 cam cover seals originals NLA.

[Rainz500]

Hi,every discussion here about cam covers seals say-use only original seals! Today i asked our local MB dealer about seals and they say,that seals is no longer awaylable and only way is to buy them,is with cam covers 850.- eur per side! OMG. Even FCP sell only Elring or Reinz. So,what are my options here-use Reinz and hope,they will not leak or use new Reinz with some sealant?
Read here on topics,that people suffer Reinz seals leaks already after 3-4 months! Thank you.

 

[gsxr]

This is incorrect information, I believe. The valve cover gaskets are still available from the dealer, but the 5 pieces are sold separately, instead of in a kit. The supercession data is NOT clear.

Elring or Reinz may be worth a try but DO NOT add any sealant!! Remember to replace the copper washers under each of the 9 bolts.

More info here, the main gasket is the same for .97x and .98x but you will need different round donuts for the .98x engines:

OWNER Post in thread 'ArauzMotoring'

Nov 30, 2025

The part numbers for 500E valve cover gasket kits are 119-010-13-30 and 119-010-14-30 (EPC screenshot below). The numbers you received are a supercession in MB systems. You'll need to open up the packages and look for the number stamped on the rubber gasket(s). I don't know if those new numbers are correct or not, they do not exist in the EPC.

EDIT: I think 119-016-07-21 is the long thin "outline" gasket (but only for left/driver side), and 119-016-05-21 are the individual donuts (4 required per valve cover). Need to double check though... look on both items for a...

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[Rainz500]

This is incorrect information, I believe. The valve cover gaskets are still available from the dealer, but the 5 pieces are sold separately, instead of in a kit. The supercession data is NOT clear.

Elring or Reinz may be worth a try but DO NOT add any sealant!! Remember to replace the copper washers under each of the 9 bolts.

More info here, the main gasket is the same for .97x and .98x but you will need different round donuts for the .98x engines:

OWNER Post in thread 'ArauzMotoring'

Nov 30, 2025

The part numbers for 500E valve cover gasket kits are 119-010-13-30 and 119-010-14-30 (EPC screenshot below). The numbers you received are a supercession in MB systems. You'll need to open up the packages and look for the number stamped on the rubber gasket(s). I don't know if those new numbers are correct or not, they do not exist in the EPC.

EDIT: I think 119-016-07-21 is the long thin "outline" gasket (but only for left/driver side), and 119-016-05-21 are the individual donuts (4 required per valve cover). Need to double check though... look on both items for a...

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Thank you,sir!

 

[Rainz500]

So,1191012330 and 1191012430 is wrong oe numbers to my 119.980 ? Thank you!

 

[gerryvz]

What is the VIN number of your car? That is the best way for us to look it up in the MB parts system and tell you "for sure" the correct part numbers.

 

[Rainz500]

WDB1400701A351744

 

[Rainz500]

What is the VIN number of your car? That is the best way for us to look it up in the MB parts system and tell you "for sure" the correct part numbers.

coil on plug system!

 

[gerryvz]

OK, I looked up engine 119.980 in the Mercedes ISPPI parts system.

Here is the overview page, and the part numbers:

 

[Rainz500]

So,sealing shim is "donut" -4 spark plug o-seal? And what mean +A infront of code?

 

[Rainz500]

Ok,now i get it. Right nr.are 1190160721,1190160821 and 8 donuts 1190160921. Like you say in post! Thank you sir for you effort!

 

[gsxr]

Ok,now i get it. Right nr.are 1190160721,1190160821 and 8 donuts 1190160921. Like you say in post! Thank you sir for you effort!

Yes - this is correct: ^^^