Mercedes Diesel CDI (Black Death) Leaking Injector Seal Inspection - Check this before too late!

0Leaking Fuel Injector Seal - Spotted early, it’s an easy fix. Spotted too late and it can be a death sentence for your engine!

In this video, I will show you how and what to remove to inspect for the Mercedes diesel leaking injector (Black Death) problem. There aren’t that many tools required and it will only take an hour or two, even if you have a coffee break or two during the job!

What do you do if you find BLACK DEATH on your car or van???

If you do find evidence of carbon/ black death, then I recommend that you check out my other video that shows you how to fix it, including all of the tools and parts required.
HOW TO REPAIR BLACK DEATH - 👉    • Mercedes diesel CDI (Black Death) leaking ...  
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Tools required are as follows:

Torx socket set – to undo the air box bolts
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Socket size adaptors – Smaller sockets in the set may require ¼” or 3/8” drive
Socket size adaptors
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Socket set metric (1/2" drive)
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If you do decide to DIY repair BLACK DEATH on your vehicle, here are the tools that you will require. Check out my "How to Repair" video to see how to use them as mentioned above 👆

Recommended tools:

Injector seat cutting tool
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Cutting compound / wax
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Slide Hammer / Injector removal tool
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Mini torque wrench
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Seafoam for removing carbon deposits
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High temp ceramic grease
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Mercedes-Benz OM642 engine – 3.0L v6 turbo cdi engine
Fitted to the following vehicles (to the best of my knowledge):

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van (2006–Present)
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK/WH (2005-2010 (Europe) 1-20072-2008)
Jeep Commander XK/XH (2006-2010 (Europe)
Mercedes-Benz C320 CDI (2005–2009)
Mercedes-Benz E280 & E320 CDI/Bluetec (2007-2009) models 211.02 & 022
Mercedes-Benz C350 CDI (2009–2014)
Mercedes-Benz CLK320 CDI (2005-2010)
Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI/Bluetec (2010–Present) Models 212.024
Mercedes-Benz G350 CDI/Bluetec (2007–Present)
Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 CDI (2013–2015)
Mercedes-Benz R320/350 CDI/Bluetec (2007–Present) Models 251.122 & 125
Mercedes-Benz ML320/350 CDI/Bluetec (2007–Present) Models 164.122, 125 & 024
Mercedes-Benz GL320/350 CDI/Bluetec (2006–2012) Models 164.822, 825, & 824
Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 d (2016-present)
Mercedes-Benz S320/350 CDI/Bluetec (2005–Present) Models 221.183
Mercedes-Benz CLS320/350 CDI/Bluetec (2005–2018) Models 219.322; 218.326, 926, 394, 994, 323, 923, 393, 993
Chrysler 300C (2006-2011) (Europe and Australia only)
Mercedes-Benz Vito Van 120 cdi and Vito 204 Sports (2006–Present UK)
Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 D (2017–Present EU)

00:00 How to inspect for Mercedes CDI Diesel Black Death
00:25 How to remove Mercedes CDI Diesel engine cover
01:06 Mercedes CDI Diesel air inlet to turbo
02:01 Mercedes CDI Diesel air box
03:46 Inspecting Mercedes Diesel for Black Death

Mercedes Diesel CDI (Black Death) Leaking Injector Seal Inspection - Check this before too late!
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Please note that this video and its content is intended for information purposes only. Although every effort is made to ensure that all the information is correct, there is no guarantee that this is the case. This video should not be considered a substitute for seeking independent advice or the services of a professional. Any work that you carry out on your vehicle or vehicles in your care are at your own risk.

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