I will monitor the SLS dipstick and the engine oil dipstick, drive around a bit, and report back.
In case of worst case scenario, what would it take to replace the SLS pump seal to keep the fluid from migrating into the crankcase? On Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 10:25 AM, Michael Canfield <slozuk...@gmail.com>wrote: > Just a thought, but, have you checked to see if the crankcase oil level is > too high? Or perhaps it seems to be using a bit less oil? > > How fast can the oil leak into the crankcase? > > Mike > On Oct 9, 2011 10:06 AM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Only what didn't fill the broken accumulator spheres went into the > engine, > > assuming the fluid was at the correct level to start with.... I am not > sure > > that is a safe or fair assumption. > > > > I would recommend replacing the spheres, refilling the fluid, then > checking > > the level of the fluid to determine if it is going down, and if it is > going > > down, the rate of loss per week/month. > > > > > andrew strasfogel wrote: > >> > >> I was about 2 liters down on SLS fluid. Maybe topping it up > >>> will help (no visible leaks, however). > >>> > >> > >> Uh oh. That can mean it's leaking past the pump shaft seal and > >> into the crankcase. > >> > >> -- Philip > >> > > > > ______________________________**_________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/< > http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/> > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com< > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
