Black death and top cover

[rett72]

Evening all

first post on here but have had vitos for a few years now
So weve just fixed the injector that was giving us BD ,
the rubber gasket on the old top cover was knackd, a friend picked a new one up todayfrom main dealer.
the only thing is this one has no rubber seal ,the thing is when iphoned MB they said i had to buy the whole unit to get the seal/gasket.
when this was questioned they told him they dont do them.
First class tossers feeling, a tad annoyed ....
would it matter putting the old one back on less seal

thanks in advance

 

[Oldlae]

The 'seals' that I think you are talking about cost about £12 a set from your local MB agent, they may have to order them in.
Use plenty of lubricant when you fit them, easy job.
Tony

 

[a111r]

Leave the engine cover off, permanently?

I can't hear the difference. But I can spot any early signs of BD, plus leak-off pipes and fuel line O rings failing.

 

[rett72]

Cheers

The 'seals' that I think you are talking about cost about £12 a set from your local MB agent, they may have to order them in.
Use plenty of lubricant when you fit them, easy job.
Tony

Cheers
It's mind boggling how they are so clueless

 

[Scottish]

Mine's been running since I fixed the BD on it for over a year with the cover off, no problems and it allows me to do a visual inspection for leaks a lot easier.