1991 Mercedes Benz E Class engine oil in hydrolic suspension bottle

Car: Mercedes Benz E Class
Year: 1991
Variant: 23te estate
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
please help had a recon engine fitted and since then every so often i have to top up my engine oil as the light keeps flasshing but when i look into the engine bay the rear suspension bottle is full of engine oil any idears the car is really lumpy not at all how a merc shoul be thanxs to anyone who can help
Posted: Feb 14, 2008 (16 years ago)
first thing i would do is go back to who ever fitted the recon engine for you as you will have warranty and have them resolve the problem because if you do anything to the engine hen you could void your warranty and have them look at why you are getting engine oil in the suspension spheres there is oilin them anyway so are you sure that its engine oil as you mentioned
Posted Feb 16, 2008 (16 years ago)
I have had this problem myself where the hydraulic oil in the self levelling suspension reservior kept overfilling with engine oil. The only connection where the two systems are joined is at the self levelling hydraulic pump which is attached to the engine camshaft. I found the shaft seals of the pump worn which let engine oil into the pump and therefore the suspension system. If you go to a Mercedes dealer you can get a seal kit for the pump for around £15. Do not replace the pump itself as they are around £800.
Posted Apr 8, 2008 (16 years ago)

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