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Who has drips or leaks?

Started by raueda1, 15 April 2023, 08:15 PM

And what kind of leaks or drips?

Transmission seals
3 (60%)
Engine oil from front/read seals
1 (20%)
Engine oil from hoses of hose fillings
0 (0%)
Suspension oil from struts
0 (0%)
Suspension oil from valves
0 (0%)
Combinations of the above
1 (20%)

Total Members Voted: 5

Voting closed: 25 April 2023, 08:15 PM

raueda1

Should be self explanatory.  If you have multiple leaks please feel free to comment.  In my case transmission seals and oil hose fittings drip a little.  The more I drive the less they leak!  Cheers,
-Dave
Now:  1976 6.9 Euro, 2015 GL550
Before that:  1966 230S, 1964 220SE coupe, 1977 Carrera 3.0

ptashek

Neither of the above, as all those seals were replaced in 2014/15. But my 450 drips from the main transmission oil line. A few drops over the course of many months. It seals just fine when hot.
1993 "Pearl Blue" W124 280TE
1988 "Arctic White" W124 200T
1979 "Icon Gold" W116 450SE

rumb

Funny, I was just yesterday and today trying to stop a few small leaks on my 6.9 trans pan.

I'm trying out https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ptx-82099

Permatex Spray Sealant Leak Repair 82099

I also used it on my 300SE in a few spots a week or so ago.

It is a clear spray, so you can use anywhere.  For Non-pressurized leaks.

'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

Gpapaniko

I have 400,000km W116 with an M110 engine in it.  I have leaks from hoses, valve cover and all over the trans.  I have managed to catch them all with a couple of oil pans in the garage and while unsightly, Im always carefull not to park on the driveway of friends when visiting.  Having only had the car for just over a year, its clear the engine has had a long life of living with leaks, so while I have the leaks, there is no discernable loss in ATF or Engine Oil and the engine has never run hot so far.  I will address these leaks when I retire and do my own engine rebuild as I am sure once you start digging more things will break.  Mind you if you read the manual, it does recommend a check of all fluids prior to any planned prolonged driving so I get the feeling leaks were engineered into the design.
Never stop loving
1980 280SEL

GoldNugget

It would be easier to tell you what doesn't leak lol all minor with minimal concern.  I do have a minor leak (w cold ambient temps) from the coolant/hvac vacuum contraption under the hood. That will be the first I tackle this summer.
1980 300SD

Rolo

Quote from: Gpapaniko on 16 April 2023, 11:19 PMI have 400,000km W116 with an M110 engine in it.  I have leaks from hoses, valve cover and all over the trans.  I have managed to catch them all with a couple of oil pans in the garage and while unsightly, Im always carefull not to park on the driveway of friends when visiting.  Having only had the car for just over a year, its clear the engine has had a long life of living with leaks, so while I have the leaks, there is no discernable loss in ATF or Engine Oil and the engine has never run hot so far.  I will address these leaks when I retire and do my own engine rebuild as I am sure once you start digging more things will break.  Mind you if you read the manual, it does recommend a check of all fluids prior to any planned prolonged driving so I get the feeling leaks were engineered into the design.

I especially avoid friends driveways with pavers or brick.  My oil filter housing drips.  Been asking my shop to fix for 3 years. 

Gpapaniko

Quote from: Rolo on 04 May 2023, 05:32 PMI especially avoid friends driveways with pavers or brick.  My oil filter housing drips.  Been asking my shop to fix for 3 years. 

Only park on driveways of grass or gravel.  Newest leak is out of the SLS pump so have order a rebuild kit for that as don't want hydraulic fluid mixing with the engine oil.
Never stop loving
1980 280SEL

TitanBenz

Only leak I have is the Power steering hose to the power steering pump. The rubber hose is ever so slightly wet all along. Yet to get around to change it as it doesn't drip, and I haven't noticed any significant oil loss in reservoir.
With the amount of cars I own, some call me crazy. To them I say: I'm just in love.