W204 Cam Plugs & Centrifuge Cover Replacement C300 0009986590 A2720100631 (v6.10.0)

[@aidanadams5234]

Thank you! I am doing work for a neighbor's C300 that had the smell problem, and this video is very helpful and informative.

[@ruachbang6835]

When you mean smell are you talking about a burning smell that comes through the inside vents but also on the passenger side front?

[@aidanadams5234]

@@ruachbang6835 Yes, very noticeable as you said on the inside but it was also from the outside. It did turn out to be this issue, oil was leaking onto the catalytic converters from the cam plugs

[@tas4092]

fixed my friends “white smoke” problem with the help of this video.

[@tonyarenee2599]

One of the best videos I have ever seen. Thank you

[@alwaysup2late]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@willmill409]

The reason youre seeing oil seaping out of that first part you changed is because theres a oil drip pan inside that hole behind this cover. It has a diaphragm that goes bad allowing oil to be sucked up through that hose and into throttle body then air intake manifold. This oil drip pan as i called it goes by other names but if you search oil catch or oil drip pan youll find it. Replace it asap or youll be buying a $600 + intake manifold. While youre at it clean your throtttle body i guarantee is gunked up with oil

[@rionaldowibowo5053]

Thanks for your video. Now i can fix my oil leaks problem. 😁👍

[@alwaysup2late]

Awesome, hopefully it worked out for you!

[@luismiranda4864]

Great! Nice ,simple and clear video👏

[@stephenheichelbech9316]

Can u do a fuel injector replacement on W204 please? Great video. Thanks

[@TheGuyJose]

Hey man quick question is it only 2 caps needed to replace. I bought all the parts and it came with a bigger cap as well. But I'm not sure where it goes. I think it might be for a different model. I have a 2008 c300 4matic sport

[@etripp6959]

Same did you figure it out?

[@StevenFernandez-s5v]

Helps Desperately Needed….I Changed My Cam Plug On My C300…Once The Engine Builds Temperature The Pressure Pushes The Cam Plug Out Causing A Leak.What Should I Do?…Do They Make A Sealant Or Something I Can Put On It To Stop The Leak?

[@kuldipdhak7972]

Very difficult work u done 😊

[@Joseph-cy3ns]

oil separator inside centrifuge cover should've been replaced. they are the main cause for intake manifold failure.

[@The_McD]

With camshaft plugs, did you see they were leaking or was this just a preventative measure? It's not clear from the video.

[@danielcastrejon1741]

would the cam plugs be the same as the expansion plugs that Mercedes is referring to in my repair estimate? " ENGINE CENTRIFUGE COVER IS LEAKING OIL. RECOMMEND REPLACING COVER AND EXPANSION PLUGS" is what was listed on the form given to me from MB.

[@danielcastrejon1741]

and I see that you changed only 2 plugs the kit I got had 3? part # 0009985690 (which is the small box you have in the video) what is that for? and part # 0009986590. (which is the plugs themselves that you installed) what is part #0009985690?? I didnt see you open the box or do an install on that please help! about to tackle this project this weekend

[@carliiiartist]

Thank you so very much!!!!!!!

[@dmp.performance8635]

Awesome video

[@tellsingandplay]

Awesome explanation! I have a leak in both the centrifuge and vacuum. Did you ever upload a video of the vacuum replacement?

[@xxsekoxx]

They make gasket rebuild kits for the vacuum.

[@wingitreview]

Thanks mate

[@VyavaharikBuddhi]

Thanks for sharing :D

[@obaidaziz5419]

Thank you good job

[@alwaysup2late]

Thank you as well! 👍

[@mariowoodsN5]

Why leave a watch on? Did it get scratched? I’d have to take mine off.

[@Felixs1545]

The big plastic cover is the actual "centrifuge cover"?

[@andredesjardins9284]

I been told to put black silicone gasket before reinstalling a new cam plug. But you did not do so I am asking myself do I really need to put some silicone !?!?

[@deebrown4744]

Needed this

[@benjaminyang5872]

Got an inspection done at Mercedes Benz and they diagnosed Timing Covers - Both Cam Covers Heavy Leak with a estimate of $1200 to perform the work. Is this different from what you just did? I know service is usually much higher at dealerships but not sure how it comes up to $1200.

[@anwarkhanism]

that's a different job than this is.

[@alexandercahoulan6583]

yo man whats up? Im hoping you can help me. I just did my moms spark plugs on this car and 2 of 6 had oil in the spark plug tubes. Oil on plugs and bottom of coils. Is that tube seals/valve cover? or something else. Im a honda guy just helping my Mom out. lol I know on honda its tube seals but german..not sure. Thank you for your time.

[@kingtony4507]

I'm having an issue with my cam plugs. Once they've sealed tight after a drive I check on them and they seem to pop off to the point where they could potentially fall out. Any suggestions??

[@danielkerry8219]

The car is still running?

[@user-en8cz8tg8k]

So we’re there only 2 cam plugs ? My kit came with 3. 2 small ones and a large one but I can’t find the 3rd plug

[@frankpaul3204]

There are two on the drivers side. One small and the larger cap.

[@jameswaugh115]

Awsome

[@alwaysup2late]

Thank you!

[@jameswaugh115]

My mngr changed all that & the valve cover gaskets last summer & now while the benz dealer was replacing my rear subframe he said all that stuff is leaking again..centerfuge,valve cover gaskets...should those be changed every yr?

[@cb400fhonda6]

Gr8

[@webmestreFrancis]

Hi there, great video! Did you have to empty the oil to do those repairs?

[@xxsekoxx]

NO, you do not have to empty the oil.

[@erickempis4126]

My c300 is leaking from the drain plug , i never changed the metal washer since i was doubtful about changing it. Would you recommend it? The bolt for the drainage isn’t stripped FYI

[@anwarkhanism]

change the metal washer every oil change

[@b.trill6868]

C300 2010 4matic sport. CEL LIGHT CAME ON TOO RICH TO LEAN BANK 1 & 2 . Changed the maf sensor & filters . Light still popped back on. Thought it would be fuel injectors changed all of those! Light popped back on now with misfires. Now i changed all my oxygen sensors along with spark plugs. Light popped back on with same codes. Could thos be a vacuum leak? When stopped and idled it has a slight sputter.! But when driving the car is fine.

[@andrescott2305]

B.trill Check the back cover that goes over the MAF sensor. If it's not seated properly it will give you these problems. It happened to me.

[@b.trill6868]

@@andrescott2305 the back cover as in???? Like check the whole maf sensor again? And make sure its flush and no gaps right?

[@andrescott2305]

@@b.trill6868 Yes. The cover that the air filters sit in. I had to put a little Vaseline on the gasket were the MAF SEALS so it would seat properly. Then I had to clear those codes. After that every thing was good to go...

[@b.trill6868]

@@andrescott2305 gotcha im going to give this a try

[@andrescott2305]

Ok good luck