newtobenz220d

Hello everyone,
I am new to this forum. I have just picked up a 1972 220D non turbo. I has an oil leak at he bottom of the starter t the end facing the front of the engine its self. It looks like there is a missing 10 mm bolt.
I have been working VW , Audi and Porsche since 79 and I have never seen this one.
I have yet to pull the starter.
May I have some feedback please.
Thank you

speedlimit

Hi and welcome to the MBworld community!

Thank you for checking in and let's start by moving your post to the W114 forum for help from fellow owners Good luck!

Bob

tommd1977

Are you saying the oil is actually leaking out of the starter motor? I do not follow how that would be, as I cannot imaging any oil there. But MAYBE, it is a leaking engine rear main seal that is being blown around to the starter. Or, if automatic transmission, a leaking converter seal doing the same, but I would expect you would see oil out the bottom of the bell housing first.
Tom

newtobenz220d

Thanks for the response.
I pulled the trans an about 1/4 quart of oil leaker out from the bell housing.
Rear main is toast, main bearing seems to be loose.
Looks like a rebuild.