Rear of Wagon Covered in Oil - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Stevo · #31 06-06-2014, 07:30 PM

The oil filter housing to block gasket is a usual leak spot, its kind of a bugger to replace but on a lift, not bad.

ubertino · #32 06-08-2014, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevo

The oil filter housing to block gasket is a usual leak spot, its kind of a bugger to replace but on a life, not bad.

I checked that pretty thoroughly, and didn't find anything suspicious. I'm probably going to order a oil housing gasket kit anyways, just to have it on hand when it decides to burp.

vstech · #33 06-08-2014, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ubertino

The engine is so clean now.

There is a nice little hose that comes off the turbo, and runs to a thingie that looks like a valve that sits below the turb, and the hose was cracking on the lower (thingie) end. When I took it off, I noticed that there was a small 2mm sized hole near the clamp. I replaced the line, and am now going to drive as much as possible on the freeway to see if that fixes it. I also saw where the oil drain goes into the block, the rubber gasket there is not cracked, but I'm going to keep on eye on that as well.

I'll report back in a few hundred miles to let you guys know what I find.

Now it's on to fix the AC!

This sounds like the waste gate hose... Oil should not reach it... It certainly shouldn't be CAUSING an oil leak, but it will give you more power, which may reduce the engine leakage...

ubertino · #34 06-08-2014, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vstech

This sounds like the waste gate hose... Oil should not reach it... It certainly shouldn't be CAUSING an oil leak, but it will give you more power, which may reduce the engine leakage...

I found exactly the same thing. Lots more power, smoother running engine, but still leaking oil, just not as bad. There was some oil on the bottom part of the hose that I hoped was a cause, unfortunately, nope.

I've been having problems finding parts on pelican parts for the turbo oil drain. Any other suggestions on where to find it other than the dealership?