380SL (107.045) V8-3.8L (116.960) (1982)
Valve Guide Seal: Service and Repair
1 Camshaft
2 Rocker arm
3 Hydraulic valve clearance compensating element
4 Cylinder head
5 Valve guide
6 Exhaust valve
7 Valve seat ring
8 Thrust piece
9 Valve spring retainer
10 Valve cone half
11 Outer valve spring
12 Inner valve spring
13 Valve stem seal
14 Rotocap
NOTE: The valve stem seals including assembly sleeves are supplied in repair kit form.
Valve guides which are worn at the retaining groove for valve stem seal must be replaced.
CAUTION: Rocker arms, thrust pieces, valve spring retainers, valve springs, valve cone halves and Rotocaps must be reinstalled in the same position in
order to ensure that the basic position of the hydraulic compensating element is not changed.
The valve stem seals are supplied as spare part in two versions. They must be allocated to the appropriate valve guide to avoid oil leaks.
1st Version: