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M119 valve cover torque sequence
- Thread starter 4psx
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It's probably overkill, but I first torque to 5Nm, then go back over them at 9Nm, then go over a third time at 9Nm.
You will not be able to get a torque wrench on all the bolts if the engine is in the car, on a W124 chassis. Make sure to get the hard-to-access bolts tight enough.
You will not be able to get a torque wrench on all the bolts if the engine is in the car, on a W124 chassis. Make sure to get the hard-to-access bolts tight enough.
Hello guys,
I'ver the same issue right now. I mounted new AJUSA gaskets under the valve covers and also new copper washers. I'm not pretty sure so I used a very thin film of Hylomar on the half moons on the backside, where the camshaft bearings are. As there is no specific sequence specified in WIS, I startet alternating from back to front. The former gaskets had no leakage at all but I don't have them anymore.
Now the right side seems to be tight but left side has several leakage on the exhaust side
I'll try this side once again with oem gasket, no additional sealant and the kriss-kross pattern like the head gasket and report the result.
I'ver the same issue right now. I mounted new AJUSA gaskets under the valve covers and also new copper washers. I'm not pretty sure so I used a very thin film of Hylomar on the half moons on the backside, where the camshaft bearings are. As there is no specific sequence specified in WIS, I startet alternating from back to front. The former gaskets had no leakage at all but I don't have them anymore.
Now the right side seems to be tight but left side has several leakage on the exhaust side
I'll try this side once again with oem gasket, no additional sealant and the kriss-kross pattern like the head gasket and report the result.
To play the devil’s advocate, if the engineers care enough to specify a torque value but don’t care enough to specify a sequence, why should I?
Based on the diverse above suggestions it would seem it can’t be because everyone knows…
As a tech my rule of thumb is to start in the center and work your way out in the circle. Clockwise if you live in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise if you live in the southern hemisphere.
Mercedes-Benz W124 Head Gasket Replacement | 1986-1995 E-Class | Pelican Parts DIY Maintenance Article
How to replace your head gasket in step by step instructions.
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There is not really a sequence required with a valve cover, like there is with cylinder head bolts, or cam bolts. Starting and alternating from the outside inward, or the inside outward, is fine, but technically unnecessary.
What are "AJUSA" valve cover gaskets? Never heard of them. I highly recommend either MB OE gaskets, or Elring if you go aftermarket (which is a key gasket OEM for MB).
Sealant is not specified and should be unnecessary.
What are "AJUSA" valve cover gaskets? Never heard of them. I highly recommend either MB OE gaskets, or Elring if you go aftermarket (which is a key gasket OEM for MB).
Sealant is not specified and should be unnecessary.
AJUSA is bottom of the barrel stuff IMHO
I've seen AJUSA brand rubber donuts for the junction between upper & lower intake manifold runners, Hecho in Taiwan (link). I haven't seen AJUSA valve cover gaskets for M119 yet, maybe it's a new addition to their catalog, or maybe they aren't offered in USA.
Elring didn't make M119 valve cover gaskets, AFAIK, but now FCP is showing Elrings... made in China. Victor-Reinz also makes M119 valve cover gaskets... in Viet Nam. Link.
Best to stick with OE/Dealer/Genuine, which last I saw were still made in Germany.
119-010-13-30 = Left
119-010-14-30 = Right
At $23/ea from Naperville, these OE gaskets are cheaper than any aftermarket gaskets, at least if you live in USA:
www.mboemparts.com
www.mboemparts.com
Elring didn't make M119 valve cover gaskets, AFAIK, but now FCP is showing Elrings... made in China. Victor-Reinz also makes M119 valve cover gaskets... in Viet Nam. Link.
Best to stick with OE/Dealer/Genuine, which last I saw were still made in Germany.
119-010-13-30 = Left
119-010-14-30 = Right
At $23/ea from Naperville, these OE gaskets are cheaper than any aftermarket gaskets, at least if you live in USA:
1990-1998 Mercedes-Benz Cover Gasket 119-010-13-30 | MB OEM Parts
1990-1998 Mercedes-Benz part # 119-010-13-30 - Cover Gasket
www.mboemparts.com
1990-1998 Mercedes-Benz Cover Gasket 119-010-14-30 | MB OEM Parts
1990-1998 Mercedes-Benz part # 119-010-14-30 - Cover Gasket
www.mboemparts.com
Left = passenger side and right = drivers side?I've seen AJUSA brand rubber donuts for the junction between upper & lower intake manifold runners, Hecho in Taiwan (link). I haven't seen AJUSA valve cover gaskets for M119 yet, maybe it's a new addition to their catalog, or maybe they aren't offered in USA.
Elring didn't make M119 valve cover gaskets, AFAIK, but now FCP is showing Elrings... made in China. Victor-Reinz also makes M119 valve cover gaskets... in Viet Nam. Link.
Best to stick with OE/Dealer/Genuine, which last I saw were still made in Germany.
119-010-13-30 = Left
119-010-14-30 = Right
At $23/ea from Naperville, these OE gaskets are cheaper than any aftermarket gaskets, at least if you live in USA:
1990-1998 Mercedes-Benz Cover Gasket 119-010-13-30 | MB OEM Parts
1990-1998 Mercedes-Benz part # 119-010-13-30 - Cover Gasket
1990-1998 Mercedes-Benz Cover Gasket 119-010-14-30 | MB OEM Parts
1990-1998 Mercedes-Benz part # 119-010-14-30 - Cover Gasket
What’s the copper washer PN?
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Opposite... Left = Driver.
007603-006106What’s the copper washer PN?
Yep, RME has them for $0.10 each. I bought a bag of 100 a long time ago.
AHAZ is $0.29/ea, Pelican is $0.25/ea, OE/dealer is $1.70 (!!!) each.
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www.rmeuropean.com
UK based owners can get the M6 x 10mm OD x 1mm thick copper washers for a decent price here:
They also do an annual delivery charge of £30 for free delivery on all orders with no minimum spend and next day delivery if the parts are in stock.
I've also used them for oiler tube O rings and multiple cap head fixings plus the small screws that hold the ECU / 38 pin box lid in place.
They also do an annual delivery charge of £30 for free delivery on all orders with no minimum spend and next day delivery if the parts are in stock.
I've also used them for oiler tube O rings and multiple cap head fixings plus the small screws that hold the ECU / 38 pin box lid in place.
