{"product_id":"0000151200oe-t-cover-cap-with-seal","title":"Mercedes Sprinter Timing Cover Cap with Seal – Genuine OEM | All Generations | #0000151200 (T1N \/ NCV3 \/ VS30)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA missing or degraded timing cover cap on a Mercedes Sprinter creates an unsealed opening in the timing cover — allowing oil to seep out and dirt, moisture, and debris to enter a cavity that houses timing components that cannot tolerate contamination. This is the Genuine Mercedes-Benz OEM timing cover cap with integrated seal, a direct replacement that restores the proper sealed closure for the timing cover access port across all Sprinter generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Part Does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe timing cover cap is a precision-fitted plug that closes an access or inspection opening in the engine's timing cover. The integrated rubber seal compresses against the timing cover bore when the cap is installed, creating a positive seal that prevents oil from weeping out and blocks external contamination from entering the timing cover cavity. On Mercedes diesel engines, these ports are used during engine assembly and service access — and the sealing integrity of each cap is important for maintaining the timing cover as a sealed, pressurized zone. When the cap's rubber seal hardens, cracks, or the cap itself is lost or damaged during a timing chain service or engine repair, the resulting gap is a reliable source of oil seepage that is often misdiagnosed as a gasket or seal failure elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Symptoms of a Failed Timing Cover Cap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOil seeping or weeping from the timing cover area with no other identified seal failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVisible oil residue at the timing cover cap location after recent top-end engine work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCap found cracked, missing, or damaged during timing chain or valve cover service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIntermittent oil smell from the engine bay traced to the front of the engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eReplace any time the timing cover cap is found cracked, brittle, or missing — particularly after timing chain service, valve cover work, or any repair that involves disturbing the front of the engine. This is an inexpensive part that is easy to overlook during reassembly and expensive to address after the fact if a seepage develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e2001–2006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (T1N) – All engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e2007–2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (NCV3\/W906) – All engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e2019+ Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30\/W907) – All engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e✔ Cross-platform part — always verify part number matches your existing cap before ordering ✔ Supersedes: 0000150300\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMercedes OEM: 0000151200 \/ A0000151200 \/ 000-015-12-00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSupersedes: 0000150300 \/ 000-015-03-00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eManufacturer: Genuine Mercedes-Benz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSKU: 0000151200OE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BlueTec Sprinter Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46649611944110,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9077\/1374\/files\/0000151200OE.jpg?v=1751576862","url":"https:\/\/bluetecsprinterparts.com\/products\/0000151200oe-t-cover-cap-with-seal","provider":"BlueTec Sprinter Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}