SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Anyone want to take a stab at diagnosing this?
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2004 sl55 AMG
Anyone want to take a stab at diagnosing this?
Just recently bought the car. I knew it needed some TLC. I've read the forums and have heard that the sl55 has its fair share of rattles and clicks. However, I'm slightly concerned with this surging/vibration.
It sounds like it may be the power steering pump, but fluid level is good and viscosity is sound.
I have already purchased a new supercharger clutch bearing and will be installing this weekend, as well as valve cover gaskets.
Thank you in advance for any comments or advice.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/13khsthpzq...84919.mp4?dl=0
It sounds like it may be the power steering pump, but fluid level is good and viscosity is sound.
I have already purchased a new supercharger clutch bearing and will be installing this weekend, as well as valve cover gaskets.
Thank you in advance for any comments or advice.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/13khsthpzq...84919.mp4?dl=0
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The ticking is pretty normal. It is the valve train and on every MB I have owned you can hear the valves.
I am not sure about the other sound. Towards the end of the clip is seems to be gone but I would get a stethoscope ($5 at Harbor-Freight) and put it on the PS pump. Remember that the PS pump is a dual pump as it also provides pressure for ABC.
Is the oil from the filler neck or is the cover leaking?
I am not sure about the other sound. Towards the end of the clip is seems to be gone but I would get a stethoscope ($5 at Harbor-Freight) and put it on the PS pump. Remember that the PS pump is a dual pump as it also provides pressure for ABC.
Is the oil from the filler neck or is the cover leaking?
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2004 sl55 AMG
Initially, I thought it was the filler neck. However, upon further inspection, it appears that the entire valve cover gasket is leaking.
The vibration is intermittent. It come and goes. Lessens when I put pressure on the oil dip stick.
The vibration is intermittent. It come and goes. Lessens when I put pressure on the oil dip stick.
