Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on March 04, 2005, 20:31:23

Title: Oil leak from injection pump
Post by: n/a on March 04, 2005, 20:31:23

My '69 280 SL has an engine oil leak which appears to be coming from the linkage shaft that goes into the injection pump.  Is there a seal I can buy or "o" ring to stop the leak?  Mercedes dealer has no parts and says to buy an injection pump.  

Thanks.

Title: Re: Oil leak from injection pump
Post by: George Davis on March 07, 2005, 09:57:42

Phil,

the basic answer is don't ever remove the lever arm from the injection pump, 'cause if you do you'll never get it back in the right place, and then you'll be sending the pump off for a rebuild anyway.

George Davis
'69 280 SL Euro manual

Title: Re: Oil leak from injection pump
Post by: rwmastel on March 07, 2005, 11:40:06

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Originally posted by Phil Smith

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From what George said, you sould probably make sure that you know the source of the leak.  I've heard from other very experienced people like George that this is a part that you don't remove.

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

Title: Re: Oil leak from injection pump
Post by: Benz Dr. on March 07, 2005, 16:17:47

I seem to remember someone doing that for this list and we saved it before it broke. A few others I've helped weren't so lucky......

Daniel G Caron