SL/R230: Sound of the GAS TANK!!
10-23-2006, 09:08 PM
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Sound of the GAS TANK!!
Not sure if I am hearing things or not, but never noticed it in the past. Now when stopping with a little force, I can hear what sounds like gas in the tank sloshing around. Anyone else hearing this??????
10-23-2006, 10:38 PM
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10-24-2006, 04:23 AM
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Stephen, I hear the same thing. I understand that this is a common issue in SL's, it means that the tank's inner diaphragms are broken, thus the sloshing sound.
To get rid of the problem, one should replace the gas tank which is a costly procedure. Almost all of the back of the car should be disassembled, along with back seats area, etc plus the cost of a new tank.
I am not aware if this is covered by your warranty - but if not, is it really worth the hassle if the sloshing does not bother you? Turn the stereo up a couple of notches plus you already have an engine with a loud voice to overshadow the sloshing
Maybe someone else from here has encountered same problem and got it fixed??
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To get rid of the problem, one should replace the gas tank which is a costly procedure. Almost all of the back of the car should be disassembled, along with back seats area, etc plus the cost of a new tank.
I am not aware if this is covered by your warranty - but if not, is it really worth the hassle if the sloshing does not bother you? Turn the stereo up a couple of notches plus you already have an engine with a loud voice to overshadow the sloshing
Maybe someone else from here has encountered same problem and got it fixed??
George
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10-24-2006, 05:41 AM
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Interesting problem. I've heard gasoline sloshing around depending on the amount of gas and the type of stop for years in all types of cars, but never considered it a "problem". I'll have to throw out the anchor on the CLK and see if I hear the gasoline next time a fill up. Not that I'd care if I heard anything.
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10-24-2006, 06:46 AM
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this was a problem with the early sl55. i had the tank replaced with no further problems. it will be under warranty. it is a lengthy job and if it doesn't bother you a lot you may not want to do it.
10-24-2006, 09:40 AM
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10-24-2006, 07:09 PM
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Come on guys!
As some of you can agree, I am one of the pickest around and truthfully, I don't remember hearing even the slightest sound from this and that is after having a 2003 SL500, 2004 SL55 and 2005 SL600.
I know my hearing is good. I wonder what is wrong with me?
Damn, here I thought you guys were on something and we were all going to have a party.
As some of you can agree, I am one of the pickest around and truthfully, I don't remember hearing even the slightest sound from this and that is after having a 2003 SL500, 2004 SL55 and 2005 SL600.
I know my hearing is good. I wonder what is wrong with me?
Damn, here I thought you guys were on something and we were all going to have a party.
10-24-2006, 09:13 PM
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OK Ok I have had enough...................we have three groups of people here do we not? ............this 230 section is: One group who cant figure what direction n s e or w .....they are going, one group who has nothing but mechanical and/or sound problems sloshing and brake noises and then miraculously....... some of us who luv our cars ....................and most of whom cannot find any humour in any of it......... wtf is wrong here? Good luck with your sounds and directions and most of all the pitiful questions........ your a bunch of pussies....... my last post........this 230 forum is worthless 
10-24-2006, 09:31 PM
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OK Ok I have had enough...................we have three groups of people here do we not? ............this 230 section is: One group who cant figure what direction n s e or w .....they are going, one group who has nothing but mechanical and/or sound problems sloshing and brake noises and then miraculously....... some of us who luv our cars ....................and most of whom cannot find any humour in any of it......... wtf is wrong here? Good luck with your sounds and directions and most of all the pitiful questions........ your a bunch of pussies....... my last post........this 230 forum is worthless
10-25-2006, 03:55 AM
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Come on guys!
As some of you can agree, I am one of the pickest around and truthfully, I don't remember hearing even the slightest sound from this and that is after having a 2003 SL500, 2004 SL55 and 2005 SL600.
I know my hearing is good. I wonder what is wrong with me?
Damn, here I thought you guys were on something and we were all going to have a party.
As some of you can agree, I am one of the pickest around and truthfully, I don't remember hearing even the slightest sound from this and that is after having a 2003 SL500, 2004 SL55 and 2005 SL600.
I know my hearing is good. I wonder what is wrong with me?
Damn, here I thought you guys were on something and we were all going to have a party.
You got lucky.. kinda
10-25-2006, 03:57 PM
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Sloshing in the SL ?
I have a customer who had this issue with his new 2003 SL500.
I remember when he first got the car. It was his only real issue
about the car. It was kinda nasty to listen to a new car on every stop
with the toilet splash sound.
Warranty. I guess it was common. There may have been a recall for it.
I am sure someone on this board will know the skinny on this.
As far as my 2005 SL55. No fuel sounds whatsoever.
The only sloshing is in me after a few drinks.
I remember when he first got the car. It was his only real issue
about the car. It was kinda nasty to listen to a new car on every stop
with the toilet splash sound.
Warranty. I guess it was common. There may have been a recall for it.
I am sure someone on this board will know the skinny on this.
As far as my 2005 SL55. No fuel sounds whatsoever.
The only sloshing is in me after a few drinks.
10-25-2006, 04:30 PM
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Now that was funny................................Wow I try to get a rise out of u guys it is tres difficile
..............If I did that on the e55 forum there would have been 50 posts by now........I
11-06-2006, 11:57 PM
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What they said
They said that the baffles in the tank busted and that is the reason I am hearing the fuel sloshing around. I will let you know how the installation goes tomorrow, actually it will probably be a two day deal at the dealership.
11-07-2006, 12:32 AM
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yeah, i heard it's an 8 hour job since they need to rip the entire back apart.
so what do they do w/ the remaining fuel in there? won't any spill?
so what do they do w/ the remaining fuel in there? won't any spill?
