leaks

Hi, I`ve been trawling through some old posts in order to find the reasons/salutions to a problem with air bubbles in my 1996 c220 auto diesel. The best that I found, with pictures, was by BrianA in 2007, and as I would like to do similar I was wondering, what happened? I`ve bought the fuel...

Hi all, found a couple of diesel leaks on the engine today and wonder if you could give me some pointers to get them sorted. There's one on the front of the block which looks like it's coming from around a rubber gasket or washer not a very good picture I'm afraid, the white bit looks it's...

Big problems this morning, went out to the car bright and early, started the car and it fired up no problem however after five seconds it cut out. Tried a few more times and could tell it just wasn’t going to fire and to save the battery stopped. This is the first it has ever failed to start...

Hi, new to this club and wondering if anyone can help me with a couple of pointers. I recently bough a 1992 300CE-24 Sportline. It drives very nice but it has an oil leak from the front of the engine that's is running over the alternator and down the chassis. It is not a head gasket as water is...

Hi, I've had the SL for about 4 months now and have experienced a few leaks into the boot and cabin over that time. I have been 'chasing' these leaks and I think I've cured them all.... It started with leaks into the top forward sides of the boot, the water was backing up inside the C-Pillar...

Hi, Basically i've had the 'running lean' codes (2 of them) for a while now and i want to get rid of them before they develop into a misfire, i am inclined to think it is vacuum leak but i'm not quite sure how to test for this type of thing. The car is running perfect and the only things i...

Continuing to go through the 1985 W124 Estate that a bought a couple of weeks ago There are the "usual" spots of oil on the drive Obviously I will need to remove the under engine cover to investigate BUT I would be grateful if you guys could tell me where to expect the oil leaks to be and if...

Near-side where the front piller meets the roof there seems to be a bad fit and small amounts of water leak through. What's the best way to seal it? This picture shows the point of leakage (albiet on the wrong side).

i seem to be having them all of late. the coupe, first crankshaft oil seal last november (not too bad), then timing chain cover last december (not an easy seal).......couple of months ago weeping from water pump, on the advice of members bought new pump and sat the car in the garage for a couple...

The aircon system in my 1990 560 SEC has a tiny leak. A dye test confirms that it isn't anywhere in the engine bay. A sniffer test suggests the leak is somewhere in the circuits below/behind the dash panel, in the driver's side footwell (NB the left side - I have an LHD euro-spec car)...

I've read many threads about water leaks into the boot of the R230 and recently I've had a little bit too. My car has been fitted with the new seals that are on current models but there is a design floor with the seals that I wanted to share. The double seal that runs along the bottom of the...

Please assist me to find strut repair kit and is it possibole to change it my self with normal home tools>?

Most fuel leaks on the OM606 engine happen around the fuel pump, specifically the plastic fuel lines between the pump and the two fuel filters. These, while a bit inaccessible, are generally a quick and easy job to replace. Tools: Mercedes splined tool part no - 617 589 01 09 00 6 x...

Most fuel leaks on the OM606 engine happen around the fuel pump, specifically the plastic fuel lines between the pump and the two fuel filters. These, while a bit inaccessible, are generally a quick and easy job to replace. Tools: Mercedes splined tool part no - 617 589 01 09 00 6 x...

Has anyone got any bright idea's, how I can seal a couple of injectors which have minor airleaks, causing me to have starting problems every couple of days or so due to fuel starvation. Someone said I should put chip fat ( processed ) in the mix and this would help lubricate and seal for a...

Interesting article, see page 2. http://www.millersoils.net/1_downloads/literature/motorsport/Race_Engine_Oils.pdf With many modern formulations added seal swelling esters seems to have made this a thing of the past. PAO (polyalphaolefin ) itself apparently causes potential stress cracking of...

I am a new member of this board, which is just what I have been looking for. I have a problem with the Sunroof (steel) leaking water after it rains. The water always comes in from corner the back passenger side of the sunroof. The car is parked facing slighly uphill, so the water comes out when...

Found red oil on the parking space floor (over space of perhaps 4 weeks). Would this be transmission oil? or what? From the position of the leak marks I conclude it is more towards the rear, could even say around the front seats positioning. Any hints please.

I thought I'd test this claim out on my 120k BMW 740i V8 M60 an engine known for oil leaks and bore wear. I refilled with a mix of Mobil 1 10W40 and Mobil 1 15W50 both fully synthetic blended to be close to Castrol GTX 15W40 high mileage mineral oil. Four leaks started almost straight away,both...

Hi, anyone there ever suffered from leaks in their 129? / are there any weak spots or signs that I need to look out for? Apart from ducks in the foot wells :D Cheers ...