Some questions (with pics) - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

tankdriver · #1 07-25-2007, 02:35 PM

Working on my current transmission problem (see thread for fuller details http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=194011 )

I got the car back from the shop today after they said they couldn't duplicate the problem and didn't do any work on the car, which cost me $80.

I've got some pics of the TC, I'm hoping to ID some stuff, (including the shift linkage), and show where it looks like my leak is. And maybe ID some suspension parts.

From the driver's side wheel.

From the passenger side. The TC is mostly has fluid on it on the passenger side. Driver's side is clean

And the suspension stuff. I think I know these, but want to be sure

TIA

DeliveryValve · #2 07-25-2007, 02:57 PM

It looks like it is all motor oil leaks. Probably from your valve cover.

First Pic: Transmission fluid line and mounting point. Some times the rubber in these mounts rot away and the resulting metal to metal rubbing causes a hole in the line.

Third pic: Yellow line - Idler Arm mount. Red line - Steering damper shock Aqua Green line - Center link. Green line- Tie rod. And Purple Line - Guide rod.

Phil · #3 07-25-2007, 04:34 PM

I find this picture helpful for identifying parts in the front end.

tankdriver · #4 07-26-2007, 10:28 AM

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeliveryValve

It looks like it is all motor oil leaks. Probably from your valve cover.

I don't know where it's coming from, but I have a transmission leak somewhere. It ends up dripping off the passenger side tie rod.

JimmyL · #5 07-26-2007, 10:44 AM

Just to clarify, this is red tranny fluid? I only ask because a leaky turbo oil return line can cause quite a mess on that side of the car/suspension......
Also check the small tranny lines going to the lower middle of the radiator. Known leakers, and can be blown back to suspension during driving.