1996 Mercedes Benz C280 Oil in water / Oil leak on manifold

KEITH2008

MEMBER
1996 MERCEDES BENZ C280
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
76,000 MILES

I just replaced valve cover gasket, oil is still leaking on manifold. Smokes while running from under hood. Also found small traces of oil in radiator water.

Thursday, July 10th, 2008 AT 3:21 PM

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GFIMOTORCARS

MECHANIC
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Oil in the coolant is a clear indication of a blown head gasket. As for the valve cover, make sure your sealing surface is clean before you install any gaskets. Your smoke is more than likely being caused by oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold.