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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: dbenz on August 08, 2004, 13:20:57

Title: 230SL Rear Main Seal Replacement
Post by: dbenz on August 08, 2004, 13:20:57

Hi,

Has anybody ever attempted to replace the rear main seal on a 230SL without removing the engine?

Just wanted to ask the question -- before I spend hours trying and then end up removing the engine after all.

Thanks -- David

Title: Re: 230SL Rear Main Seal Replacement
Post by: Benz Dr. on August 08, 2004, 22:20:16

Forget it. Ya'll can't get there from here.

Daniel G Caron

Title: Re: 230SL Rear Main Seal Replacement
Post by: ja17 on August 09, 2004, 05:18:16

Hello dbenz,
Both halves of the rope seal are pinned, so the top half (in the block) cannot be removed without first taking the crankshaft out!

Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio