what kills a benz and why its in Mercedes heaven
what kills a benz and why its in Mercedes heaven
07-11-2009, 08:22 PM
#1
wonder how fast it could pump 7-8 quarts out of that small line???? the definition of a bad day! glad it wasn't me
This post was last modified: 07-11-2009, 08:22 PM by willbhere4u.
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
07-11-2009, 08:22 PM #1I saw a w123 at the yard today up in Greely CO the oil pressure line for the gauge was broken off at the oil filter housing it sprayed every thing under the hood with oil and then died ouch!
wonder how fast it could pump 7-8 quarts out of that small line???? the definition of a bad day! glad it wasn't me
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
07-12-2009, 12:58 PM
#2
(07-11-2009, 08:22 PM)willbhere4u I saw a w123 at the yard today up in Greely CO the oil pressure line for the gauge was broken off at the oil filter housing it sprayed every thing under the hood with oil and then died ouch!
wonder how fast it could pump 7-8 quarts out of that small line???? the definition of a bad day! glad it wasn't me
I had a turbo pressure line crack 80% of the way around and it drained (sprayed) about 1 quart every 10 miles. I cannot imagine the pressure sensor line would do much worse than that, and you <should> notice the smell in time to shut it down.
GREASY_BEAST
07-12-2009, 12:58 PM #2(07-11-2009, 08:22 PM)willbhere4u I saw a w123 at the yard today up in Greely CO the oil pressure line for the gauge was broken off at the oil filter housing it sprayed every thing under the hood with oil and then died ouch!
wonder how fast it could pump 7-8 quarts out of that small line???? the definition of a bad day! glad it wasn't me
I had a turbo pressure line crack 80% of the way around and it drained (sprayed) about 1 quart every 10 miles. I cannot imagine the pressure sensor line would do much worse than that, and you <should> notice the smell in time to shut it down.
07-13-2009, 08:00 PM
#3
lesson learned check your gauges!!!! still glad it wasn't my car
This post was last modified: 07-13-2009, 08:00 PM by willbhere4u.
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
07-13-2009, 08:00 PM #3you would think there would be smoke? and the gauge would have gone to 0 but they kept driving till it died!
lesson learned check your gauges!!!! still glad it wasn't my car
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
07-13-2009, 09:43 PM
#4
(07-13-2009, 08:00 PM)willbhere4u you would think there would be smoke? and the gauge would have gone to 0 but they kept driving till it died!
lesson learned check your gauges!!!! still glad it wasn't my car
No smoke, because its on the opposite side from the turbo and downpipe. Even when my turbo was blowing oil all over the passenger side of the engine compartment there was very little smoke, because things just don't get that hot under normal operation. However, hot diesel oil has a very distinct smell to it, and even small amounts where they shouldn't be have a really noticeable smell. And yes, the gauge would have gone to zero. Good idea to scan all the gauges every minute or so.
This post was last modified: 07-13-2009, 09:43 PM by GREASY_BEAST.
GREASY_BEAST
07-13-2009, 09:43 PM #4(07-13-2009, 08:00 PM)willbhere4u you would think there would be smoke? and the gauge would have gone to 0 but they kept driving till it died!
lesson learned check your gauges!!!! still glad it wasn't my car
No smoke, because its on the opposite side from the turbo and downpipe. Even when my turbo was blowing oil all over the passenger side of the engine compartment there was very little smoke, because things just don't get that hot under normal operation. However, hot diesel oil has a very distinct smell to it, and even small amounts where they shouldn't be have a really noticeable smell. And yes, the gauge would have gone to zero. Good idea to scan all the gauges every minute or so.
07-14-2009, 04:01 AM
#5
(07-13-2009, 09:43 PM)GREASY_BEAST And yes, the gauge would have gone to zero. Good idea to scan all the gauges every minute or so.
Every 30 seconds is what they tried to teach back in my driver's ed class, mirrors every 10 seconds.
ForcedInduction
07-14-2009, 04:01 AM
#5
(07-13-2009, 09:43 PM)GREASY_BEAST And yes, the gauge would have gone to zero. Good idea to scan all the gauges every minute or so.
Every 30 seconds is what they tried to teach back in my driver's ed class, mirrors every 10 seconds.
07-15-2009, 10:42 PM
#6
(07-13-2009, 09:43 PM)GREASY_BEAST No smoke, because its on the opposite side from the turbo and downpipe.
well it had sprayed upwards all over the bottom of the hood and soaked everything valve cover head exhaust an all!!!! alot of oil!!!!
This post was last modified: 07-15-2009, 10:43 PM by willbhere4u.
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
07-15-2009, 10:42 PM #6(07-13-2009, 09:43 PM)GREASY_BEAST No smoke, because its on the opposite side from the turbo and downpipe.
well it had sprayed upwards all over the bottom of the hood and soaked everything valve cover head exhaust an all!!!! alot of oil!!!!
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
07-30-2009, 12:05 AM
#7
GileadGarage
07-30-2009, 12:05 AM #7Makes me think about rigging up a "wife" light. Hmm maybe use the brake pad wear indicator light or are there any blank spots on the cluster? I can't think of where to tap in for a switch. but there's probably an easy way.
07-30-2009, 01:30 AM
#8
(07-30-2009, 12:05 AM)GileadGarage are there any blank spots on the cluster?
there are a couple, when you pull your cluster next time you can see a few 'spares', before you pull the cluster, make a note of which positions light up and then when you pull it and flip it over, you can choose where you want to install your new light.
Then, you could find another car's oil light 'window' (tinted red film with oil or some such printed on it) at a part yard and modify it to fit in the hole. Rig up your light and wire it to the sending unit and you're in business...
As for a place to tap into, follow the oil line for the gage back to the where it taps into the oiling system and put a tee fitting on it. that fitting may be hard to source, 'cause I assume it's metric pipe thread, but a good hardware store should at least be able to order it for you. I think I've even seen (and perhaps even bought) stuff like that at 'The Depot' and Lowe's...
W123 Mods: 4 speed ** manual climate control ** '85 Kalitucky intake ** manual windows & full tint ** Euro headlights retrofit w/bixenon projectors ** 4 brake light mod ** Vogtland 50mm drop front & Lesjofors S600 drop rear springs ** 16" rims ** late w126 brake spindles, rotors & calipers ** full suspension rehab ** Bilstein HDs ** AL129X alternator & 1/0 starter and charging cables ** 300GD clutch/flywheel ** AFCO 80103N radiator & Earl's 41610 oil cooler ** custom block-off plate, remote oil filter & t-stat ** MW IP w/ tomnik's 6.5mm 'Holly' elements **
S124 Mods: 400E Rear subframe ** SL600 Brakes ** Late 300E 210mm diff ** SLK230 6 speed ** 17" CLK rims ** Vented RF Fender ** Facelift Hood, Headlights, and Lower Cladding **
OBK# 62
SurfRodder
07-30-2009, 01:30 AM #8(07-30-2009, 12:05 AM)GileadGarage are there any blank spots on the cluster?
there are a couple, when you pull your cluster next time you can see a few 'spares', before you pull the cluster, make a note of which positions light up and then when you pull it and flip it over, you can choose where you want to install your new light.
Then, you could find another car's oil light 'window' (tinted red film with oil or some such printed on it) at a part yard and modify it to fit in the hole. Rig up your light and wire it to the sending unit and you're in business...
As for a place to tap into, follow the oil line for the gage back to the where it taps into the oiling system and put a tee fitting on it. that fitting may be hard to source, 'cause I assume it's metric pipe thread, but a good hardware store should at least be able to order it for you. I think I've even seen (and perhaps even bought) stuff like that at 'The Depot' and Lowe's...
W123 Mods: 4 speed ** manual climate control ** '85 Kalitucky intake ** manual windows & full tint ** Euro headlights retrofit w/bixenon projectors ** 4 brake light mod ** Vogtland 50mm drop front & Lesjofors S600 drop rear springs ** 16" rims ** late w126 brake spindles, rotors & calipers ** full suspension rehab ** Bilstein HDs ** AL129X alternator & 1/0 starter and charging cables ** 300GD clutch/flywheel ** AFCO 80103N radiator & Earl's 41610 oil cooler ** custom block-off plate, remote oil filter & t-stat ** MW IP w/ tomnik's 6.5mm 'Holly' elements **
S124 Mods: 400E Rear subframe ** SL600 Brakes ** Late 300E 210mm diff ** SLK230 6 speed ** 17" CLK rims ** Vented RF Fender ** Facelift Hood, Headlights, and Lower Cladding **
OBK# 62
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