HELP! Oil all over engine compartment! - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

d2bernhard · #1 04-08-2006, 01:53 PM

I think you need to talk to Tom Hanson from here. He is a great guy and if it's out there he can find it.

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rjk · #2 04-08-2006, 06:12 PM

I might still have the OEM hose MZB finally sent and insisted I pay for. It is in a box somewhere and I am in the middle of moving but if you want me to look, I'll scrounge around.

Oz 300te · #3 04-08-2006, 07:06 PM

The only problem is I'm in Australia, and I want to get the car back on the road before easter.
But if I have trouble locating a hose here I would be interested in buying yours.
Also did you see the restrictors that were pulled out of the old hose?
Thanks,
Grant.

rjk · #4 04-09-2006, 08:17 AM

They were a series of plastic tubes with a small orifice at one end and radial protrusions on the other to keep them centered in the hose. I think they went from end to end. Each one was about 3/4" long. Not sure, it was a number of years back.

Oz 300te · #5 04-10-2006, 01:46 AM

OK went to a hydraulic hose place today (Pirtek) and the guy behind the counter knew all about the hoses on the self levelling suspension. It took 1.5 hours and $100aud and I had a new hose.
I was over joyed as MB quoted me $715aud for the hose.
Unfortunately after fitting the new hose the car now has a buzz or vibration at 2000-3000rpm and I think it's from the new hose.
Moral of story buy genuine when that's all there is, as there's probably a good reason.

rjk · #6 04-16-2006, 11:20 AM

I did find my genuine MB hose, it has been gathering dust since my rebuilt hose works fine. I am convinced the buzz you and others have described it due to the lack of orifice inserts (lack of a better name) in the rebuilt hoses. Notwithstanding, I would put up with some buzzing if it cost me 1/7 the cost of a new hose. If you are interested in the genuine article, let me know. It is available.

K