Euro Engine, OEL canister

[TTCummins]

I have two questions here. On the engine in my car (1986 300D non-turbo) there is a pump on the on the end of the cam. One of the tubes from this pump runs to a small reservoir that says OEL on the lid. I am assuming that that is oil in german, but what is the purpose of this pump and reservoir?

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Kurt Kiefer

[lietuviai]

Sounds like a suspension leveling system.

[TheDon]

is this a w123 or w124 chasis

[lietuviai]

It has to be a W124, especially if its a Euro. See his sig.

[TheDon]

well true but the w123 was still sold up until 1986 ... the vin would show a model year change...

[TTCummins]

Hey suspension leveling system, that sounds like a winner, especially after i looked at where some of the lines went. Is there any maintenance associated with this system, fluid, filter?

[TheDon]

yes... only use a mercedes approved hydraulic fluid..

diagnosing the system

sit on the tail gate with car off and note the sagging.. have someone else start the car... the rear end should life up to the proper ride height.. if it does then it is fine..

if it doesn't then something is not working right.. note any leaks as well as the fluid level in the reservoir for the SLS system

[TTCummins]

When the car is off it does seem to lean towards the drivers side. Don't have it running quite yet, so I dont know if it does it while it is running yet, but is there an adjustment for the side to side bias?

[TheDon]

there is an adjustment for up and down right height...

I never have messed with the SLS system but from what I have read the leaning to the left seems odd.. maybe a failing accumulator

[winmutt]

Post the results from you vin @ http://www.mbclub.ru/mb/vin/?lng=eng

I am interested in what you have.

[TheDon]

yes.. yes I am as well....

[TTCummins]

VIN WDB1241301A206024
Model 300 D
Chassis 1241301A206024
Engine 603912 12 007417
Transmission 722415 02 322298
Order 0 5 221 09665
Approx. year 1985
Lights HELLA
Wiper BOSCH
Cab 03977
Dealer Koeln branch
(221) Interior mb-tex blue
(172) Paint147 arctic white (T) (с 01.01.1985 по 31.12.1993)Options240 outside temperature indicator (с 01.03.1982)
412 electric sliding roof with tilting device (с 01.07.1983)
420 automatic transmission, floor shift (с 01.01.1963)
440 tempomat (cruise control) (с 01.09.1975)
470 anti-lock braking system (abs) (с 01.06.1978 по 31.10.1993)
480 self-levelling suspension (с 01.03.1965)
506 outside rear view mirror, left and right, heated (electrically adjustable on the right) (l.h.d.) (с 01.10.1983 по 31.03.1989)
outside rear view mirror, right, convex, taxi export version
532 automatic antenna without radio set (с 01.01.1963)
570 folding armrest front w202/210 stowage box front with armrest (с 01.04.1970)
front folding armrest w202 - housing at front with armrest
587 front folding armrest
automatic climate control and electric window lifters (front doors) (с 01.01.1977)
590 heat-insulating glass, all-around, heated rear window pane (laminated glass), Germany
green heat-insulating glass all round, heated rear window, laminated safety glass - Germany (с 01.01.1972)
640 aluminium disc wheels with radial-ply tires (с 01.10.1969 по 31.12.1989)
682 fire extinguisher (с 01.04.1970)
877 reading lamp in the rear (с 01.11.1963)

[winmutt]

Originally Posted by TTCummins

VIN WDB1241301A206024
420 automatic transmission, floor shift (с 01.01.1963)
470 anti-lock braking system (abs) (с 01.06.1978 по 31.10.1993)
480 self-levelling suspension (с 01.03.1965)
682 fire extinguisher (с 01.04.1970)

Sux its an autmoatic.Cool on the abs and sls. AND it has the holy grail of euros. The FIRE EXTINGUISHER *hush in the crowd*.

[vstech]

I thought the SLS on the 124 was piggybacked to the powersteering pump... not so?

[kerry]

Originally Posted by vstech

I thought the SLS on the 124 was piggybacked to the powersteering pump... not so?

I thought the same thing.