Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Madmerc on December 07, 2015, 17:08:09

Title: Diff oil level
Post by: Madmerc on December 07, 2015, 17:08:09

Hi guys I have taken my 230 Sl for a long drive from Sydney to Melbourne who's is about 900 klm
And all went well except I noticed some diff oil weeping from the front of the differential  I had replace all oils a few days before my trip and my concern was have I put in to much diff oil

Title: Re: Diff oil level
Post by: badali on December 07, 2015, 17:50:25

Leave the car flat on the ground and slide under to remove the fill plug.  Place a pan under before you do this and if there is too much it will drain to the proper level.

Title: Re: Diff oil level
Post by: Benz Dr. on December 07, 2015, 18:26:28

If it's leaking from the front you may have a worn pinion seal. Bit of work to replace it.

Title: Re: Diff oil level
Post by: Madmerc on December 07, 2015, 20:36:36

Thanks guys will check  oil level

Title: Re: Diff oil level
Post by: jameshoward on December 08, 2015, 08:02:58

 Check the breather on top of the diff also, as that's a possible source. It may also be that the oil foamed up and has leaked from the breather. You can unscrew the breather to check it's clean.