🚗 Classic Fault — Mercedes-Benz W210 (1995–2003)
W210 M112 V6 oil leak from rear camshaft cover
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$20 – $80 GBP
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Torque wrench, cam cover tools
📋 Overview
The rear camshaft cover on the M112 V6 leaks oil that drips onto the exhaust manifold and causes a burning smell.
🩺 Symptoms
- Burning oil smell at temperature
- blue smoke from engine bay
- oil on exhaust manifold
🔍 Possible Causes
- Hardened camshaft cover gasket
- loose cover bolts
- cracked cover
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Clean engine and identify seeping source — rear bank cam cover is awkward to access.
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Camshaft cover gasket replacement
88% of users confirm this fix worked (27 reports)
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