[W126 Coupe] Dip stick

[Chet Hwilka]

Ronny,

 

I'm not sure how the 560 & 300 dipstick tubes compare as to straightness,
which would effect the sliding of the d/s in and out.  But, I know on my
560, I have to rotate the d/s as I start to push the d/s in to make sure the
flat side of the d/s is able to easily bend with the bends in the tube.
And even is doing that, I can't say that it 'easily' slips in.  It always
drags against the inside of the tube.  But, if yours is exceptionally
difficult to insert, maybe there's a kink or dent in the tube.  Using a
flashlight, check the outside of the tube looking for any abnormal damage.


Also, I assume you do have the proper MB d/s for your 560.

 

When I bought my 560, it had a tranny leak and it turned out being the
secondary pump o-ring, locate on the right rear side.  It was a relatively
easy fix and didn't require dropping the tranny.   Have you already
determined exactly from where the leak is coming?  

 

Chet

 

 

Chet,

I measured this morning the oil level of the 560 SEC tranny and had no oil
indication. Then I remember your email that I still have.

I have also a 1984 300SD and took out the dip stick from that car. I put the
two sticks beside each other and the SEC stick had broken at the max line.

And the broken part must be somewhere in the tranny pan, I guess.

I also notice that the dip stick slides easy into tube holder of the 300 SD,
and it is very difficult to get that same stick into the tube holder of the
SEC.

That means I have to replace also the holder of the stick.

I already want the tranny to be lowered, because the outside sealed
connections are starting to leak and need to be replaced.

 

Ronny

1987 560 SEC

1984 300 SD   

 

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