First ,i must thank Gerryvz/ JC22O/ Gsxr who has help me with lots of info on this . i have now install the new chain and tensionner and all 4 camshafts pins with the crank @ the correct mark, i am now going to fit the chain covers ,and again i need some more guidance, WHAT TYPE OF SEALANT should i used on these cover, i am a little worried that the sealant to be used might go into the inside of these covers and into the oil ,some photos off these covers with the sealant would be a great help .GENTLEMAN , again thanks and stay safe S-age
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up date on my progress on M11960 head gasket /timing chain/guides etc
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Got it. For that cover, ONLY use anaerobic sealant, applied as shown. This sealant will not harden when exposed to air. Any that squeezes out inside the engine, will remain in liquid form, and get washed away by engine oil as the engine is running.
Do a search for "orange koala claw goo" in the search box and you will find plenty of information about this MB anaerobic sealant.
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Folks, Earlier this year, I'd ordered a tube of the MB anaerobic sealant ("orange stuff") for seaming my cam solenoids. I'm going to use a more of this for sealing my M104 cam solenoid, and yet a bit more for the lower front engine cover (I'm replacing both of the timing chain rails, and the...
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FOLKS, This is where ive go too on my m11960 gaskets etc replacement. My MB sealer arrive and i coated front cover and fitted on, put in a new set of plugs leads /caps /etc. took my time routing the new leads ,reconected everthing i diasemable , and before i tried to start it ,again i barr engine over,just to make sure . i then turn the key but it just turns over ,but will not start,again check the leads to make sure i have routed them correctly, and i have. any suggestions on what ive done wrong ,and yes ive got gas in tank,,,its just wont start
