🚗 Classic Fault — Mercedes-Benz W108/W109 (1965–1972)
W108 M116 V8 oil leak from timing cover
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$60 – $200 GBP
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Timing cover tools, RTV sealant
📋 Overview
The V8 M116 timing cover gasket deteriorates and leaks oil onto the front of the engine block.
🩺 Symptoms
- Oil on front of engine
- oil consumption
- oil on drive belts
🔍 Possible Causes
- Failed timing cover gasket
- cracked timing cover
- worn front crankshaft seal
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Clean front of engine and run — identify source of seeping
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Timing cover gasket replacement
78% of users confirm this fix worked (11 reports)
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