Soon I'd like to start a 300SDL revival thread with many pictures of the procedures that I do, but that will have to wait for now. Anyways, I started this thread so as to eliminate my many oil leaks. I've gone 2k miles since the last change and my level is still pretty much to the top, but oil leaks are my
biggest automotive pet peeve.
First, the rear main seal is leaking on my 300SDL, which I have noted by the dripping oil from the bottom of the bell housing. I did a search and saw a post in Hattie's tranny re-seal thread by GSXR, and he mentioned the flywheel lock tool and a special sleeve. If I were to pull the tranny back towards the rear or if I pulled it completely out of the car, will the seal be accessible? I ask because I know on some MB cars the crank has to be raised. Also, is it a radial seal just like the front main one?
Second, my front main seal is leaking. I've replaced this seal on my brother's 601 engine, so I gather the hub/balancer setup will be close enough that I can figure it out. However, how does one remove the fan clutch? The 603 uses a different set up there than the 603.
Third, is my oil pan. I'll get the procedure for this off the CD and will post if anyone is interested regarding this. I don't really need the procedure so much as the torque values and tightening sequence. Does the sequence matter very much and what should the bolts be tightened to?
Fourth, and I think my last group, my IP seems to be leaking oil from around the bottom. I'm going to go out and take some pics then post them here to see just what I should do.
Are there any more seals that could leak on these cars?
Thanks
David