Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Tech Help

Closed Thread
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 07-14-1999, 01:46 AM
F-2
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
After a 3000 mile drive to California I noticed the hydraulic fluid level had dropped to almost nothing. I put the car in the air and checked for evidence of a leak--but could not find anything obvious at piping unions, the vacuum pump,or rear dampers. Where should I be looking?.I did do about 100 miles on a very hilly road that caused the car to attain full suspension compression at speeds approaching 80 mph. Any ideas?.

  #2  
Old 07-14-1999, 01:36 PM
F-2
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
A clarification on my posting regarding fluid loss. I am talking about the leveling suspension system. When I loaded the trunk with luggage and a tool box for my vacation I drove the car and heard what sounded like a fan blade lightly contacting a fan shroud. The sound varied with engine speed and then went away after about 5 minutes of driving time. I am now thinking this was the vacuum pump kicking into action to pump fluid to the rear suspension. I am assuming there is a sensor/switch that determines the "rake" angle of the car when loaded--and activates the self-leveling feature on this model. Is that correct?.
  #3  
Old 07-14-1999, 11:03 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Suwanee, GA, USA
Posts: 4,712
This setup uses a hydraulic pump that is connected to the front of the engine. I you heard it there is a problem. I have never heard one operate. You may want to check your oil and see if it went in there. The seal can blow out and go into the engine's oil supply.

------------------
Benzmac:
ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN
SERVICE MANAGER FOR 14 BAY FACILITY
MERCEDES SPECIALIST 8 YRS
PARTNER IN MERCEDESSHOP.COM



Closed Thread

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Why should I flush my brake fluid every year, you ask? 240 Ed Diesel Discussion 93 03-13-2007 01:29 PM
hydraulic fluid leak 92 500sl at windshield at both top corners grubster1 Tech Help 4 11-03-2004 07:40 PM
What type of hydraulic fluid is used for the soft top system? Boudreaux Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 0 07-25-2004 03:07 AM
Leaking Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir ( HELP ) Raymone Tech Help 2 07-29-2000 01:03 AM



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:12 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page