SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: ABC Leak Behind Front Wheel Driver Side sl55
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ABC Leak Behind Front Wheel Driver Side sl55
Hello everyone,
I wanted some opinions about how to proceed with my findings on my 2003 sl55 with 130k miles
Last night as I was pulling into the drive way, I heard unusual rattling noise and soon a burnt oil smell. As soon as I realized it was the car, I parked it immediately and noted two large puddles of hydraulic fluid tracking behind the source of which was the fender well behind front drive wheel. I took it off this morning to inspect it and its all wet from the oil, the hoses, the cylinder, etc. I started to car to see which of the hoses were leaking but I saw nothing jetting out, as the reservoir is empty. The car has been given intermittent blue and red ABC warnings for the past several months.
The questions are:
1. Is it worth tracking the hoses and replacing at this time or depending on the cost, should I consider a coilover conversion at a cost of approx $4-5000.
2. Knowing the suspension is shot with no fluid in the ABC reservoir, can I drive the car or will it negatively affect the tandem pump and the power steering.
3. If I go with the coilover with or without swaybars, given the hose leak, must I also change the tandem pump?
Thank you for your input.
KC
I wanted some opinions about how to proceed with my findings on my 2003 sl55 with 130k miles
Last night as I was pulling into the drive way, I heard unusual rattling noise and soon a burnt oil smell. As soon as I realized it was the car, I parked it immediately and noted two large puddles of hydraulic fluid tracking behind the source of which was the fender well behind front drive wheel. I took it off this morning to inspect it and its all wet from the oil, the hoses, the cylinder, etc. I started to car to see which of the hoses were leaking but I saw nothing jetting out, as the reservoir is empty. The car has been given intermittent blue and red ABC warnings for the past several months.
The questions are:
1. Is it worth tracking the hoses and replacing at this time or depending on the cost, should I consider a coilover conversion at a cost of approx $4-5000.
2. Knowing the suspension is shot with no fluid in the ABC reservoir, can I drive the car or will it negatively affect the tandem pump and the power steering.
3. If I go with the coilover with or without swaybars, given the hose leak, must I also change the tandem pump?
Thank you for your input.
KC
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Loose banjo bolt
I had a loose banjo bolt that allowed fluid to leak past and destroy the o-ring, it leaked at least 2 quarts of oil.
Pretty easy fix, new o-rings, cleaned up the area, and back in business.
Pretty easy fix, new o-rings, cleaned up the area, and back in business.
