Diesel RVs: 07/23/18

Re: [diesel_mercedes] Oil Leaks

I'm repainting my driveway oil color. Problem solved!

On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 9:54 AM, vwnate1@yahoo.com [diesel_mercedes] <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Tom always makes fun of me for washing my cars and concrete driveway but oil coating the underside of any vehicle is only good in the salt belt and even then diesel contaminated oil wrecks every rubber or plastic thing it touches plus the mess makes it so no one ever wants to touch the vehicle or do a really good job when they're under there not to mention how much hard work is involved in replacing suspension bushings and no longer obtainable parts......

I had to put my coupe up on jack stands and wear only a monkey suit, no pants/shirt underneath like I normally do then I spent a few hours on my back with brushes , rags and cleaners getting most of the decades worth of oily crud and road munge off........

When I was finished I had to strip down outside and make my way carefully to the shower so I didn't have oily spots anywhere in the house....

Ick but a worthwhile endevor once it's all done and clean, makes repairs and maintenance *much* easier and pleasurable plus often when I'm checking the oil or whatever strangers (especially truckers) make positive comments on how nice things look under the hood .

-Nate
Alan wrote :

As I'm sure you know I was just kidding, but a well lubricated undercarriage could be a good thing if the rubber bushings don't deteriorate.

Al Boucher

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[diesel_mercedes] Oil Leaks

Tom always makes fun of me for washing my cars and concrete driveway but oil coating the underside of any vehicle is only good in the salt belt and even then diesel contaminated oil wrecks every rubber or plastic thing it touches plus the mess makes it so no one ever wants to touch the vehicle or do a really good job when they're under there not to mention how much hard work is involved in replacing suspension bushings and no longer obtainable parts......

I had to put my coupe up on jack stands and wear only a monkey suit, no pants/shirt underneath like I normally do then I spent a few hours on my back with brushes , rags and cleaners getting most of the decades worth of oily crud and road munge off........

When I was finished I had to strip down outside and make my way carefully to the shower so I didn't have oily spots anywhere in the house....

Ick but a worthwhile endevor once it's all done and clean, makes repairs and maintenance *much* easier and pleasurable plus often when I'm checking the oil or whatever strangers (especially truckers) make positive comments on how nice things look under the hood .

-Nate
Alan wrote :

As I'm sure you know I was just kidding, but a well lubricated undercarriage could be a good thing if the rubber bushings don't deteriorate.

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[diesel_mercedes] oil filter canister gasket replacement, has anyone done this?

It's a double PIA and I'd wash the engine well _before_ beginning, to easy to get grime and grit into the oil passages, always a very bad thing .

As mentioned, any time you're faced with allen fasteners, take the time to clean each one *perfectly* before ever inserting an allen wrench as they're easy to strip and hard to remove once damaged .

-Nate

Rob wrote :

Thanks Nate.

I feel better that someone I know has done this successfully.

The oil cooler lines were replaced a handful of years ago. That was a PITA too.

Rob

On 7/22/18 3:46 PM, vwnate1@... [diesel_mercedes] wrote:

Yes, it's just a thin paper gasket, I didn't use any sealant or shellac .

I used hand Allen wrenches to get the bolts out, it _is_ a P.I.T.A. so just make sure you have plenty of time and the fan running.....

I replaced the oil cooler hoses at the same time .

-Nate
Rob wrote :

Hi,

Even after all the repairs/ maintenance I've done recently, or have had done, I still have a bad leak at the oil filter canister.

Has anyone done a oil filter canister gasket replacement?

I have the gasket, and special shortened wrenches used to work the oil cooler lines, yet it still looks like a PITA.

Any advice? Did replacing the gasket stop the leak? Any special sealants used on the gasket, etc?

Thanks

Rob
'85 300D CA
Garden Grove, CA
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