M110 Engine Killer: Plastic oil return line - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

TheDon · #31 02-01-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 79Mercy

I replaced the oil hose last weekend. When I pulled it off the the head it fell apart in my hand. The new hose was a PITA to put in. I got it on the head fine, I used a big hammer and a piece of pipe. Getting it on the oil pan was a different story. I wound up only getting it to slide down 50% of the way.

After replacing the hose it will only leave 1 drop of oil on the ground, sometimes it won't drip at all.

The new hose cost me $48 at the dealer.

with or without MBCA discount?

cheapold280ce · #32 02-01-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 79Mercy

I replaced the oil hose last weekend. When I pulled it off the the head it fell apart in my hand. The new hose was a PITA to put in. I got it on the head fine, I used a big hammer and a piece of pipe. Getting it on the oil pan was a different story. I wound up only getting it to slide down 50% of the way.

After replacing the hose it will only leave 1 drop of oil on the ground, sometimes it won't drip at all.

The new hose cost me $48 at the dealer.

Great, no rear seal problem let's hope the tranny last forever now.

79Mercy · #33 02-01-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDon

with or without MBCA discount?

Im not a member of MBCA, but the delaer gives me the discounted price anyway. Originally it was 58 bucks.

79Mercy · #34 02-01-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cheapold280ce

Great, no rear seal problem let's hope the tranny last forever now.

Like I said it still leaks a tad, if want to call 1 or 2 drops a leak. I hope the tranny lasts forever, I change the fluid once a year

280EZRider · #35 02-01-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 79Mercy

I replaced the oil hose last weekend. When I pulled it off the the head it fell apart in my hand. The new hose was a PITA to put in. I got it on the head fine, I used a big hammer and a piece of pipe. Getting it on the oil pan was a different story. I wound up only getting it to slide down 50% of the way.

After replacing the hose it will only leave 1 drop of oil on the ground, sometimes it won't drip at all.

The new hose cost me $48 at the dealer.

You didn't mention putting the hose into boiling water - as per MBZ maintanence - before installation. I'm currious to know if you did or not. If not, this may be why it didn't slide into the pan completely.

You could probably remove it, heat it, and reinstall it completely. It should be just a walk in the park, now that you have the experience.

79Mercy · #36 02-01-2009, 08:32 PM

I didn't heat it, that why it was so hard to get on. What I might do is drive the car and get the motor nice and hot and then try to slide the hose down the rest of the way.

By no means am I taking it back out. I spent hours getting it in.

Does anyone know what the hose drains? Blow by?

280EZRider · #37 02-02-2009, 02:04 PM

It is an OIL RETURN line - not blowby.

79Mercy · #38 07-08-2009, 07:30 PM

Ok well the return hose started to leak again where it meets the top of the oil pan. Im going to put a hose clamp on it and then if it still leaks, i'll replace it with 3/4 rubber hose and clamps.

vipercrazy · #39 07-08-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 79Mercy

Ok well the return hose started to leak again where it meets the top of the oil pan. Im going to put a hose clamp on it and then if it still leaks, i'll replace it with 3/4 rubber hose and clamps.

sorry to hear that, be careful clamping plastic

79Mercy · #40 07-08-2009, 08:46 PM

Im just going to snug a hose clamp down on it, hopefully it will stop. I think a rubber hose and clamps would be a better idea anyway.

Necrosavant · #41 08-17-2009, 04:25 PM

did you ever get it to seal properly? i just bought a 110.989 motor for my w108 figured i would do this hose along with all breather hoses while engine is out of the car..would i have to use boiling water or would light heat from a heat gun work?

79Mercy · #42 08-17-2009, 08:10 PM

I haven't had anytime, so I still leaks a tiny bit. It only leaks like 1 or 2 drops, it doesn't bother me.

mbbuff · #43 08-17-2009, 10:28 PM

I just got the hose for my 110, and plan to use a heat gun on the bottom connection. I think if I am careful not to use too much heat for too long, I'll be OK. The hose looks just like black sprinkler pipe from Home Depot, just pre-formed. I know that stuff doesn't take much heat to melt and ruin it.