Problem Reports

Mercedes-Benz 400SE

Report: Transmission Oil Seals May Leak on High Mileage Vehicles

• Leaks Develop at Differential Seals/Cover on High Mileage/Older Vehicles
  Leaks may develop from the differential seals and/or cover on older or high mileage vehicles. O...

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• High Usage Vehicles May Experience Ignition Lock and Tumbler Failures
  Due to wear, high usage vehicles can experience ignition lock and tumbler failures. The ignitio...

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• Repair Leaks From Head Gasket/Timing Cover Gasket Before Oil and Coolant Intermix
  Internal and External engine oil & coolant leaks can develop from the head gasket and/or ti...

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• Steering Dampening Shock Will Leak Fluid When it Fails
  A worn steering dampening shock can cause a fluid leak at the front of the vehicle. If a leak...

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• Poor idle quality due to oil feed tubes falling into crankcase
  Oil feed tubes break and fall into the crankcase (engine) and the tappet becomes noisy (tickin...

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