HELP! - 190E Self-levelling suspension Hydraulic Leak

[Nick 190E 2.5-16V]

I've found a couple of days ago a large pool of fluid on the ground under the car, which looked to be dripping from just in front of the right rear wheel. On further investigation the self-levelling suspension fluid had drained from the reservoir, so I guess it must be that . The fluid seems to be leaking from the top of the wheel arch and down either side - is there anything obvious that I should look for first as to where exactly it may be leaking from?

Also, how do you go about bleeding the system, once I've found the leak?

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[brandwooddixon]

It sounds as if a sphere has died - you'll need to replace it.

 

[Nick 190E 2.5-16V]

Looks like it might be directly from the pipes.... somehow...

Thanks - I had a look under the car this evening and there don't appear to be any leaks from around the sphere. The majority of the leakage looks to be around some pipework running underneath the driver's seat, but at a support just in front of the right rear wheel arch (as per attached photo).

Is leaking from these pipes common, and is it easy to fix or replace the pipes?

 

[Bolide]

Those pipes would likely be an instant MOT fail here in Brighton

I'd get a wirebrush on them and try and locate the leak. Be aware that the oil will track along the pipes as far as it wants to and rip off at the lowest point

Nick Froome
www.w124.co.uk