Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Derm Cain on October 21, 2019, 00:25:44
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Would anyone have any information on the procedure to change the Rear Oil Seal on a 1965 Mercedes 230SL.
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Oh, that's easy.
Just remove your engine and then take it all apart. Or if you want to cheat a bit you can just pull the oil pan and cut the seal ends longer so they will poke up into the block. Having a bit of crush fit is essential for producing a good seal. I use a small amount of sealer on the ends of the cut seal to prevent small leaks.
All of these seals wear out and then they start to seep which is very normal. A small puddle the size of a quarter after driving isn't too bad and not too much to worry about. A pool the size of your hand is a real problem. If it looks like the Exxon Valdez just crashed on to your shop floor, it's already too late...........
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Thank you for the reply. This makes sense to me. Someone, not sure who, told me you needed to remove the cylinder head to change the Engine Rear Oil Seal on 230SL. I was have trouble understanding this. I only have a small amount of seepage / dampness.