hydraulic fluid???

[needs a wash]

Hello all

I’m the proud owner of a 1983 230TE

A couple of flaws but v.sound

The first car I have ever enjoyed driving slowly.

There is a reservoir marked :confused this is now on the low level marker.
By process of elimination I assume this is for power steering could some one confirm this and recommend the correct product to top up with.

Much appreciated

jim

 

[television]

Hello all

I’m the proud owner of a 1983 230TE

A couple of flaws but v.sound

The first car I have ever enjoyed driving slowly.

There is a reservoir marked :confused this is now on the low level marker.
By process of elimination I assume this is for power steering could some one confirm this and recommend the correct product to top up with.

Much appreciated

jim

Is this on the power steering pump driven by the fan belt.

Malcolm

 

[Hibbo]

It will probably be for the rear self-levelling suspension. The PS reservoir is part of the pump and can't be viewed without taking the top off

 

[eric242340]

It will probably be for the rear self-levelling suspension. The PS reservoir is part of the pump and can't be viewed without taking the top off

I beleieve Hibbo is correct here, but could you post a picture to clarify. If you put the wrong fluid in the self leveling suspension, it would cause you a headache. Thanks.

 

[television]

It will probably be for the rear self-levelling suspension. The PS reservoir is part of the pump and can't be viewed without taking the top off

HeHehe,I hope he took the top off

malcolm

 

[Hibbo]

As an aside, should the SLS hyd fluid be changed as a service item? Or is it a ballache to do, and should be left till the spheres are done?
My w124 estate is just aboot to turn 170k and is on its original spheres, going to give it a full service soon.

 

[eric242340]

As an aside, should the SLS hyd fluid be changed as a service item? Or is it a ballache to do, and should be left till the spheres are done?
My w124 estate is just aboot to turn 170k and is on its original spheres, going to give it a full service soon.

I think a bitch of a job comes to mind, better to top up the system , when required, until the pressure bowls (spheres) fail. And when one does, do a system overall and change both plus the fluid. When this system is working ok, its far better to leave well enough alone. Please trust me on this one

 

[needs a wash]

typo

in my original message it should have read,

"There is a reservoir marked hydraulic fluid, this is now on the low level marker."

not

"There is a reservoir marked: confused this is now on the low level marker."

sorry for the confusion. a smilie back fired.

jim

ps the reservoir is to the left of the engine

i'll send an image when my wife brings it back from work =-)

 

[Hibbo]

It's deffo for your SLS mate.

 

[television]

looks like I am winning on this one

malcolm

 

[eric242340]

looks like I am winning on this one

malcolm

Whilst were waiting for the photo, anyone taking bets? Could be fun guys

 

[needs a wash]

photo

here is said reservoir marked hydraulic fluid

did i say the car is an automatic?

is this for SlS or sumit else?

thanks jim

 

[needs a wash]

photo

here is said reservoir marked hydraulic fluid

did i say the car is an automatic?

is this for SlS or sumit else?

thanks jim

 

[Hibbo]

I'm 99% certain that that is for your SLS.

The car being an auto is irrelevant; there is no reservoir for the autobox, all the fluid is contained in the box itself.

Look up your car at www.detali.ru and look up the SLS, it should show the location of the reservoir.

Got to be SLS

 

[television]

I'm 99% certain that that is for your SLS.

The car being an auto is irrelevant; there is no reservoir for the autobox, all the fluid is contained in the box itself.

Look up your car at www.detali.ru and look up the SLS, it should show the location of the reservoir.

Got to be SLS

Looks like you are winning on this one Hibbo

Malcolm

 

[television]

http://www.detali.ru/cat/MB/B32210000001.0051.gif


I am with Hibbo and say suspension now, though I cant see the tank for the power steering ?

malcolm

 

[needs a wash]

thanks for the help

ok so it 99% SLS, cool i'll go with that.

next question what should i top it up with?

thanks again

jim

 

[Hibbo]

Mineral based non-hygroscopic hydraulic oil.

 

[needs a wash]

jobs a good un =-)

thanks for your advice
all the best
jim

 

[television]

I have a horrible feeling that the power steering shares the same tank.

this is a 123.

Malcolm