In my 84 280e euro which I am autocrossing I find that the power steering fluid finds its way out into the engine compartment. Of course autocrossing subjects it to some fairly high rpm sustained, I am wondering if a dirty filter might contribute to this?

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I would agree with that.

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Steve Brotherton
Continental Imports
Gainesville FL
Bosch Master, ASE Master, L1
33 years MB technician

Thanks.

Surprisingly I have never changed a power steering filter. I actually did not realize there is one till I started visiting here. (Thirty benzes too!)

Is it pretty self explanitory? I just looked at the fsm and it really didn't address it. I guess they think its obvious.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

It is hidden under a drain plate.
Buy a new one ..... cheap.
The newer ones are part of the plate, the old ones are a fiber ring sandwiched between the reservoir sump bottom and the plate ..
30 Benzs and never changed a PS filter ?????????

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A Dalton

Thats right.

I have changed pumps though. Probably a filter would have solved the trouble...?

Thanks for the help.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Certainly a standard preventive maintanance article/filter.
Gets overlooked by many DIYers ...
The three main ones I see neglected or unknown are:
The oil wick under the distributor rotor.
The P/S filter
The oil reservoir dip-stick on the early Bosch Mechanical FI [ this one always amazed me with 113 owners that never knew it was even there after having owned the car for years...]
Costly consequences on all that can be averted for short $$$ and a quick check.

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A Dalton