SL500 Engine oil leak - where from?! (With pics)

[chalks]

I've got an oil leak on my 2003 SL500. Can't find the source - it's a right mess.

I believe it's around here:



(bottom left of engine)

The bolt I've photo'd below - is that the sump bolt? I guess that's a prime suspect but the oil is sprayed all around including above, perhaps wind spray?



Anyone got any ideas?

 

[230K]

Can you take a pic from the top?

230k

 

[chalks]

I will have to take one but it's not possible to see anything from the top I'm afraid.

Is there a "how to" with the oil change? Can't get the search function to work.

Thanks

 

[isohail72]

Looks like a seal leak!!!!

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[chalks]

Couple more pictures.

Seems to be a lot of mess around this gold coloured cylinder - what is it?



From the top:









Many thanks

 

[BlackC55]

That's the ABC pump leaking.

In the last pic you can see where it has been spraying on the body.

Get a new one fitted asap. They can loose all their fluid very quickly if the radial seal pops.

 

[chalks]

Thanks very much mate, could well be there's no engine oil leak then and the mess is all coming from this?

Cheers

 

[AndyPCD]

Can you remove the air filter housing and take a picture of the rocker covers as it looks like they could be leaking also

These are quite common too

 

[mercedescl500]

That's the ABC pump leaking.

In the last pic you can see where it has been spraying on the body.

Get a new one fitted asap. They can loose all their fluid very quickly if the radial seal pops.

I agree, the pump looks like its toast.