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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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MB Oil Leak, filter pedestal

Did a search, no joy, I have an oil leak I'm told might be from under the oil filter, 2 o rings to replace, Hints, guys?
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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generally it is the 2 o-rings, could be a filter base gasket issue or leaky oil pressure sender as well. clean it off and find the highest point where the leak starts from.
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mbonner
Did a search, no joy, I have an oil leak I'm told might be from under the oil filter, 2 o rings to replace, Hints, guys?
88 Vert N/A
Mike
If it is the 2 O rings, then get a 10mm wrench(short style) and take the pedestal off..and take those O rings to Napa and get 2 good ones.
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 05:50 AM
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Most likely you need 2 of these:
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 12:39 PM
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Thank you, guys,I appreciate the help.
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 07:53 PM
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Does the oil need to be drained to replace these o-rings? I think my car has the same problem.
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 10:09 PM
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Oil drain from the filter will be minimal and can be wiped with a rag.
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 03:03 PM
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It doesn't leak much oil as the filter empties itself after a short time with the engine off.
I bought some viton o-rings when I replaced mine, however due to having a $25 minimum order at the o-ring shop I have some extras. Since you're in Canada if you want a pair just let me know via PM where to send them to and I'll put a pair in an envelope and send them off to you, they might as well get some use

The ones I got are just a tiny bit bigger than the stock ones so they stick in the recess when you flip the pedestal over for easy re-installation. The biggest thing is just to clean the area well, then clean the fittings again to make sure the new o-rings don't leak.
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