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Convertible Top Hydraulic Fluid/Oil leaked ONTO trunk?
Hey guys,
I have a recently, new to me 2002 CLK320. The convertible top works great, however after using it I see some oil (hydraulic fluid?) left on TOP of the trunk, on the outside. I use it rarely and this might be the third or fourth time I've ever put it down. The previous owner didn't touch the top in many years.
What should I look at first?
I searched, however most of what people said the fluid leaked inside the trunk, this is on the outside.
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olegd,
welcome to the forum, and congrats on the new ride!
You most likely have a massive leak from the rear bow lock cylinder p/n A129 800 16 72, mounted in the rear bow lock p/n A124 770 04 26. Once the tonneau cover lifts, fluid can run off the tonneau cover and drip onto the trunk lid. That fluid most likely comes from the rear bow lock. Your best option is to get the rear bow lock and the tonneau cover lock (case cover lock) together in core exchange, as these two fail in short order of each other. See http://www.tophydraulicsinc.com/en/w...-assembly.html. Core exchange lets you get this done quickly, without first sending out your parts for rebuild and waiting for them to come back.
Sounds like Klaus nailed it. Pop the retaining buttons on the carpet/fabric on the underside of the trunk, and trace the fluid back; 99% it's the rear bow lock cylinder; Joetwa's DIY is all you'll need to save $$ and do the swap yourself, if you choose.
I have a recently, new to me 2002 CLK320. The convertible top works great, however after using it I see some oil (hydraulic fluid?) left on TOP of the trunk, on the outside. I use it rarely and this might be the third or fourth time I've ever put it down. The previous owner didn't touch the top in many years.
What should I look at first?
I searched, however most of what people said the fluid leaked inside the trunk, this is on the outside.
Thanks in advance.
Hey there !
i have now the same problem as yours, and after opening the roof of my clk 2002 convertible im facing a problem to close it ! At the same time I can see the oil on the back of the car !
please if you got the problem and his solution let me know !
thank you
Hey there !
i have now the same problem as yours, and after opening the roof of my clk 2002 convertible im facing a problem to close it ! At the same time I can see the oil on the back of the car !
please if you got the problem and his solution let me know !
thank you
I had a similar roof problem. I explained the problem to my mechanic who diagnozed the problem and repaced the pump. Problem solved.
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