2017 GLS550 148k Service

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kevm14
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Re: 2017 GLS550 148k Service

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I need to revisit this. I was remembering a combo of my S550 and E63. They both have the centrifuge cover that can leak. The M278 has the vacuum pump. I don't remember if it has cam inspection covers.
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Re: 2017 GLS550 148k Service

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kevm14 wrote: Wed Jul 16, 2025 4:24 am I need to revisit this. I was remembering a combo of my S550 and E63. They both have the centrifuge cover that can leak. The M278 has the vacuum pump. I don't remember if it has cam inspection covers.
Now we know it does. Common issue.
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Re: 2017 GLS550 148k Service

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kevm14 wrote: Tue Jul 15, 2025 3:41 pm Oh, rear. That's different.

Most common would be centrifuge cover (pass side) and there are two other rear cam inspection covers that are plastic and just snap on. Also take a look at the vacuum pump (driver's side). If the centrifuge cover and cam covers are original they are overdue.
That thing I said.
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Re: 2017 GLS550 148k Service

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Wanna look up all of the appropriate idler pulleys and probably a tensioner when you have a chance?
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Interesting alternatives.

Continental belt
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.ph ... 00&jsn=530

Litens tensioner. They also have a Continental and Gates. They are all probably acceptable.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.ph ... 59&jsn=537

Litens pulley, smooth
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.ph ... 56&jsn=546

Litens pulley, grooved
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.ph ... 56&jsn=547

I think the big one on top is not listed.
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Re: 2017 GLS550 148k Service

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rpaoness wrote: Sun Nov 23, 2025 10:07 am Wanna look up all of the appropriate idler pulleys and probably a tensioner when you have a chance?
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