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Madmerc

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Diff oil level
« 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
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badali

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Re: Diff oil level
« Reply #1 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.
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Brad

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Benz Dr.

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Re: Diff oil level
« Reply #2 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.
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Madmerc

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Re: Diff oil level
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2015, 20:36:36 »
Thanks guys will check  oil level
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jameshoward

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Re: Diff oil level
« Reply #4 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.
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