'Should be - wrenching/mechanicing - practical repairs - duct tape, baling
wire, tie wrap repairs. ;<)
Wilton
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gerry Archer" <arche...@embarqmail.com>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 3:07 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another oil thread
Is there a merit badge for that?
The NAPA store here will use the old fittings and make up new lines.
Gerry
From: "Tim Crone" <t...@crone.us>
I know it wasn't a pinhole, the oil was full and the engine bay dry when I
(and 8 cub scouts) checked it on Sunday, and there's no oil in my parking
spots at work or home. My motor mounts are iffy so I am hoping that is
it.
I will let all y'all* know when I have a diagnosis. Can I get oil cooler
lines at flaps, or will I have to order them?
Thanks everyone!
Tim
*that is NC Appalachian for "y'ouns". And that third 'a' is short on
this
side of VA, thank you very much.
On Apr 12, 2013 8:37 PM, "clay" <redgh...@comcast.net> wrote:
cover the delicate parts and clean the engine bay. Brake cleaner can
be
your friend, as well as the foamy engine cleaner stuff. Lower pressure
(garden hose) hot water wash to remove the oil and dirt should give a
much
better view of where you have a problem. I am going to bet it is an oil
pressure line with a pin hole that over time was able to empty the pan
enough for the pump to not be able to suck up enough oil.
clay
1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green
1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial
POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
On Apr 12, 2013, at 9:01 AM, Tim Crone wrote:
> I came off the interstate (a few miles but it was hot) and noticed
> that I
> was idling at 15. That's a bit low but not crazy low. Oil is ~500
miles.
>
> I started driving again - no driving issue, but pressure gauge was
jumping
> from 15-30. I pulled into a gas station, opened hood - the entire
> driver
> side of the engine was covered in oil. Massive loss.
>
> I saw nothing terribly obvious, but I was wearing work clothes and
> there
> was no way to do any good diagnosis. Got it towed home (thanks AAA!)
> and
> how it's been in the driveway since Tuesday. It is still dripping
> oil,
but
> I can't tell if it's from the mess in the compartment settling or from
the
> breech.
>
> I'm going to have to get into it this weekend. Any suggestions where
> to
> start, if I don't see anything obvious? Should I just dump in oil and
see
> if it leaks out the head, or is there a better way?
>
> Thanks,
> Tim
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