Re: 1988 560SEL HYDRAULIK OEL reservoir

heav schrieb:
> Karl,
> 
> I was on a 2000 mile trip last week.  At about the 1500 mile mark, I
> noticed the fluid level in my load leveler was down about a pint.  I
> added a pint of oil.  I checked for leaks, but did not see any drops
> on the struts or near the valve in the rear.
> 
> Now today after I unloaded my car the fluid level is back up over the
> full mark.
> 
> I checked on a pump and Auto Hauz of Arizona has them for $999.  Is
> there any way to renew the seal if it turns out I am getting leakage
> to the crankcase?

I would suggest first to load up your car again and watch the hydraulic 
fluid level response. Probably the pump presses a pint of oil into the 
system. There must be some hydraulic volume response in relevelling.

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Roland Franzius