[W126 Coupe] Head Gasket Question

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My mechanic calls the cylinder directly in front of the driver #8.
John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Clemence" <snarfone054 at yahoo.com>
To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 11:13 AM
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Head Gasket Question


> My SEC has a very, very small oil leak at #8 cylinder
> (I believe MB numbers cylinders on the passenger side
> with even numbers)suggesting that the head gasket
> needs to be replaced.
>
> I have had 2 shops (with lots of MB experience) tell
> me this is a common problem with SEC's - and that
> changing the gasket will not correct the problem.
>
> Have any of you had this problem?  Did you change the
> head gasket, and did it stop the oil leak?
>
>
>
> If you have any questions regarding the content of this message, please 
> contact me at: snarfone054 at yahoo.com
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