Mercedes Benz S 550 4MATIC Technical Problem #LI01-30_P-048997 Date: 100303 Engine - Oil Leaks At Back Of Engine Camshaft caps leaking: Oil loss at rear of engine
Mercedes Benz S 550 4MATIC Technical Problem #LI01-30_P-048997 Date: 100303 Engine - Oil Leaks At Back Of Engine Camshaft caps leaking: Oil loss at rear of engine Topic number LI01.30-P-048997 Version 4 Design group 01.30 Cylinder head Date 03-03-2010 Validity All models with engine 272 All models with engine 273 Cleanpoint engine for cap A000 998 5690: Engine 273: 2739xx30268766 Engine 272: 2729xx31006851 Cleanpoint engine for cap A000 998 5590: Engine 273: 2739xx30264566 Engine 272: 2729xx30992044 Reason for change Supersedes DTB S-B-01.30/23b Reason for block Complaint: Oil loss at rear of engine. Note: In isolated cases oil loss can occur at the rear caps (cover plugs) of the camshafts. Cause: Cap sealing ring leaking. (In the event of borderline tolerances and under unfavorable climatic conditions the sealing ring can lose the preload necessary to seal off the oil gallery) 2010 Mercedes Benz S 550 4MATIC (221.186) V8-5.5L (273.968) Page ...