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1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL 4.2L Valve Operation
Posted to European Engine on 4/17/2003 24 Replies

The car was towed in. Stopped running on a highway. There is a hole in the left bank valve cover just above the timing chain sprocket. Chain is tight and looks OK. All four rocker arms (exhaust valves) are out of place. Left (driver) side bank only.

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car Vehicle Data

1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

VIN WDBCA35D5J
Engine4.2 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI
AffectedValve Operation
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

VIN WDBCA35D5J
Engine4.2 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI
AffectedValve Operation