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Old 06-22-2012, 05:22 PM
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Whats leaking? Picture
Had my car on a lift and just started taking pictures to view at later time.. when I was going thru them I came across these that shows oil leaking from somewhere and wondering if anyone can give me an idea what might be the cause. thanks

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Id start at the top and work your way down. Check valve covers and breathers first.
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Valve covers very possible. My Clk55 had valve cover leaks at less than 30K miles.
Not a huge job.

Rear-main crank seal..... more of a big job and $$$.

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+1, even if I think it could be the rear seal looking at the oil all across the bottom and bell housing. Hope not though....
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Rear main seal IMO
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Remove the black plastic cover (red arrow poitning) run your finger inside the tranny housing to see if there is tranny fluid inside.
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Definitely looks like a rear main seal leak to me. This job is pricey, circa 1k on the independent shop end. Double that for a MB dealer to do it.
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Recently got a Mercedes Dealer quote for rear main seal replacement for $928 on my 2001 CLK55.
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Originally Posted by IBelieve
Recently got a Mercedes Dealer quote for rear main seal replacement for $928 on my 2001 CLK55.
Thats not bad considering book labor is anywhere from 11.2 to 12.7 depending on the labor guide!
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