5000CSTQ Front Seal Leak

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <35F600D4.1F86@ibm.net> spsherm@ibm.net writes:

> OK I guess I missed this one...  The 87 5000CSTQ I just bought has an
> oil leak at the front of the engine.  It seems t be coming from behind
> the crank pulley, so I am assuming that it is a front crank seal.

Check that the alternator adjustment strap pivot bolt is tight.  My
MB engine is, I believe, mechanically identical here, and this bolt
helps hold the oil pump in place.  Many mechanics forget to tighten
it properly after adjusting the alternator.

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