Re: [MBZ] SLS level control valves [was: OM603 oil pan breech]

2010-10-20 Thread Frederick W Moir
Phillip. Ta very much! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. http://host-a.net/fmiser/ There's a bunch of other files there too. The photos of the SLS valve are cryptically named. s123-sls-valve... Enjoy. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] SLS level control valves (was: OM603 oil pan breech)

2010-10-19 Thread David Bruckmann
There's normally not much you can do beyond fluid and filter changes. The normal fluid is non-detergent, designed to allow crap to settle out in corners so it doesn't circulate and wear out the corrector valves, pump, and strut pressure seals. Additionally on a Citroen, the steering rack,

Re: [MBZ] SLS level control valves [was: OM603 oil pan breech]

2010-10-19 Thread Fmiser
Frederick W Moir wrote: I'd love some photos, please. http://host-a.net/fmiser/ There's a bunch of other files there too. The photos of the SLS valve are cryptically named. s123-sls-valve... Enjoy. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

[MBZ] SLS level control valves [was: OM603 oil pan breech]

2010-10-18 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 8:48 AM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: On the down side there was -nothing- good in the junkyard today (also looking for [Alan's?] SLS thingy and Joe's 126 stuff) That would be my SLS thingy. :) The offer to pay you junkyard price plus shipping plus a generous allowance

Re: [MBZ] SLS level control valves (was: OM603 oil pan breech)

2010-10-18 Thread David Bruckmann
The SLS valves for W115/123/126/124/201 etc rear axles are totally different from the valves on the 6.9 and W126 with four-wheel hydropneumatic suspension. The rear-axle-only SLS version has a base pressure ball valve which is designed to guarantee a static pressure irrespective of the position

Re: [MBZ] SLS level control valves [was: OM603 oil pan breech]

2010-10-18 Thread Fmiser
Alex Chamberlain wrote: How complicated can it be inside? A few fluid passages, some holes tapped appropriately for the lines, and a valve that changes flow rate depending on the position of a lever? I have photos of the inside of one from a 123 wagon - is anyone is interested. --

Re: [MBZ] SLS level control valves (was: OM603 oil pan breech)

2010-10-18 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Other car manufacturers, notably Rolls-Royce and Mercedes-Benz licenced the system which was also used on Berliet trucks. Similar systems are also used on some military vehicles. Bingo! Walt, who's making Benz parts today, oh joy... On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 2:13 PM, David Bruckmann

Re: [MBZ] SLS level control valves (was: OM603 oil pan breech)

2010-10-18 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 11:13 AM, David Bruckmann bruckma...@transcontinental.ca wrote: The SLS valves for W115/123/126/124/201 etc rear axles are totally different from the valves on the 6.9 and W126 with four-wheel hydropneumatic suspension. Very, very useful info, David! Thank you! I

Re: [MBZ] SLS level control valves [was: OM603 oil pan breech]

2010-10-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
Philip. I'd love some photos, please. fred.s...@verizon.net Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 10/18/2010 2:42 PM, Fmiser wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: How complicated can it be inside? A few fluid passages, some holes tapped appropriately for the lines, and a valve that changes