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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on March 31, 2004, 23:40:05

Title: Rear Axle Vent Location
Post by: n/a on March 31, 2004, 23:40:05

I just changed the fluid on my 71 280SL and didn't notice where the vent was. Anyone know?

Thanks

Title: Re: Rear Axle Vent Location
Post by: Benz Dr. on April 01, 2004, 12:11:52

It's at the top near the back of the diff housing. Some cars have them on the left ( non moving side) of the axel tube near the diff housing. These things need to be cleaned and able to breath air in or out.

Dan c

Daniel G Caron

Title: Re: Rear Axle Vent Location
Post by: mulrik on April 02, 2004, 05:19:19

A vent on the differential housing????? Is it there because the air expands as the differential gets hot while driving??? Is there a filter, cause it seems to me you do NOT want to get dirt in there! Could someone post a drawing or a picture???

'67 250 SL Papyrus White 113043-10-000023

Title: Re: Rear Axle Vent Location
Post by: rwmastel on April 02, 2004, 06:45:11

www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/johnlivingston/200437154157_rears_compared.jpg

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Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420