[W126 Coupe] Head Gasket Question

[Mendoza, Emmy]

I have the same problem on my 560SEL #8 cyl - Driver's side.
I have had this problem for about 3 years and 4,000 miles ago...very
small leak, more of a seepage, and does not even drop oil level.
I have read a lot of postings with this problem.  Does not bother me at
all...I will probably do something if it get worse, or something else
happens needing me to open up the head...

> 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