I have just received a diagnostic report from the Mercedes independent garage in relation to the idle, below is what was diagnosed.
1. Computer check - several codes, but apparently no problem came out from the computer.
2. I was told they manually inspected the car and they recommended that the following parts be changed:
a. induction hose,
b. inlet manifold gaskit,
c. T.C gaskit x2, and
d. actuator gasket x2,
Also, was told that the following are the parts (part numbers in brackets) that will be required:
a. C.Y head cover gasket (part no. A120 010 01430),
b. gasket (A120 141 0280),
c. gasket (A104 141 0780),
d. pipe (A1200 102070),
e. hose (181382),
f. breather pipe (2532), and
g. engine pipe (3212)
The work has been estimated (parts and labour) to be around $936. However, they don't know if it will solve it 100%.
I have just received a diagnostic report from the Mercedes independent garage in relation to the idle, below is what was diagnosed.
1. Computer check - several codes, but apparently no problem came out from the computer.
2. I was told they manually inspected the car and they recommended that the following parts be changed:
a. induction hose,
b. inlet manifold gaskit,
c. T.C gaskit x2, and
d. actuator gasket x2,
Also, was told that the following are the parts (part numbers in brackets) that will be required:
a. C.Y head cover gasket (part no. A120 010 01430),
b. gasket (A120 141 0280),
c. gasket (A104 141 0780),
d. pipe (A1200 102070),
e. hose (181382),
f. breather pipe (2532), and
g. engine pipe (3212)
The work has been estimated (parts and labour) to be around $936. However, they don't know if it will solve it 100%.
Should I get a second opinion?
Any help appreciated.
Thank you all in advance.
if they are not 100% sure these parts will solve the problem, why are they thinking they need replaced?
timing cover gasket does not cause the engine to misfire, but causes an oil leak. is your car leaking oil?
he found codes? what are they?
valve cover gasket is the same way, the M119 and M120 are not sealed engines, and a leak in the upper section (valve compartment area) does not cause misfire like in BMW.
my opinion is this mechanic is experimenting in you, your car has 10000 miles, so the gasket didnt get enough heat to crack.
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Mercedes-Benz, W140 S class 300SE
I have my suspicions about the mechanic. Anyway, I will scan a copy of the computer report by this afternoon and I should appreciate if you would kindly let me know what you think.
Diagnosis
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