Car leaking can anyone I.D what this is? pics

[ErikFinn]

Originally Posted by tjobeid

if its the main ones, i just replaced those about 200 miles ago.

Is it possible that the leak on the pics happened when you replaced the "main ones" 200 miles ago? Or before? Or is this definitely new fluid (and thus a new leak)?
Not sure how many cylinders there are but I've read it often happens that once one goes the other ones start to go as well as the system generates more pressure with new cylinders and the older ones just can't take it anymore...? Not sure how accurate this statement is but maybe worth checking your fluid level and having a peak behind the panels again...

[ErikFinn]

Furthermore, not sure what you mean with the "main ones", have a look at this :

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/2310475-post80.html

[tjobeid]

I had my number 9 rebuilt by DENNIS , that everyone on here recomended and they worked great, but i dont know if its the same ones that are leaking , Its comming from a smal hole under the passenger side of the car.

[SunGuy61]

tjobeid,
This is obviously frustrating for you. Have you contacted Dennis about this? I know he stands behind his work and warranty's for 3 years, so if it's one of the ones he did for you, I'm sure he'll be responsive. Also, since he does have so much experience with these things, he's probably the best one to help you narrow down which of the cylinders may have failed.

Bob

[dennis300sl]

ErikFinn is correct, once the original cylinders begin to leak in the rear of the car, the rest of the original cylinders will fail in a short time. The seals fail due to age, not mileage or amount of use. The windshield cylinders fail several years earlier due to the heat buildup in the windshield header.

I don't know which cylinder(s) tjobeid has leaking, but look all 10 cylinders in the rear of the car carefully for signs of leaking. My bet is that one of the cylinders that you didn't have repaired is leaking.

[tjobeid]

I email dennis , he sent me instructions on how to take theme apart but i need to do my own research and find which cylinders are leaking .Man im sick of this . I just want a 99+ now .

[ErikFinn]

Originally Posted by tjobeid

I email dennis , he sent me instructions on how to take theme apart but i need to do my own research and find which cylinders are leaking .Man im sick of this . I just want a 99+ now .

I honestly feel for you tjobeid, but don't think the 99+ wouldn't have their fair share of the problems as well. Actually there have been several 1999s with leaks and the 2000 models are following up it seems:

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r129...e-leaking.html

If you need instructions on how to take the panels off just let me know.

[tjobeid]

Well ..... i went in to my garage and did some research in the car, I found out the problem(yay) But it sucks. There are 2 cylinders on top of each other as you can see in the picture , its the one above number 9 , im not sure but i think its number 3 its directly above cylinder 9 . Its leaking somehow onto cylinder 9.Pics in a few mnts.

[tjobeid]

[tjobeid]

DO you guys think that these cylinders go bad when you operate the top with the engine running?