Just how common is this problem and prevention? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

86560SEL · #16 03-14-2006, 10:07 PM

Thanks. So really not a cause for concerns?

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Originally Posted by Gary Ganaway

Looks like that is the charcoal cannister for the fuel evaporation as part of the emission system.

86560SEL · #17 03-14-2006, 10:24 PM

Haha. No, I only wish my engine looked that pristine. I had asked about that part (what Gary said is a canister) a while back, but I did not have any photos of my engine at that time. That was actually a photo of an engine in a 1983 380SEL. My actual engine is pictured below. I have never cleaned my engine, but I have cleaned engines in the past on other cars. Simple green always worked well on mine.

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Originally Posted by trueog

Hey what do you use to keep your engine looking so clean and detailed? I used a engine wash once and it ended up stinking like something is burning and the buring smell entering my car through the vents for weeks.
Here in BC the moist weather causes summer dirt dust to hug to my engine...

450slcguy · #18 03-14-2006, 10:24 PM

Not a big deal. Check that the hose clamps are tight, if they need repacement they are easy and cheap to replace, maybe $20 bucks of less.

86560SEL · #19 03-14-2006, 10:26 PM

Thanks 450SL!