Wife's '98 ML320 with 70k has oil sprayed all over entire driver side of engine compartment. Oil level only appears 1/2 quart low. Visual inspection reveals nothing obvious, except what appears to be a 'breather line' that runs forward 18" from the front diff, up to a candycane shaped hose that just ends. Looks like should be connected to something, but hey what do I know.

ANYway... was also just reading of that harmonic balancer issue, yikes. Guess it's time to get to dealer and look. Will also ask about this power steering clamp issue I'm seeing posted, hadn't heard of either of these issues until coming back here...

Anyone have any likely areas to begin looking for leaks? I wiped up all the mess (suspension, spoiler, high, low, you name it, appears maybe belt / pulley flung it all over maybe?) and I hope to look again tonight for fresh wetness.

TIA.

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