ML320 Transmission Oil problem

My 2002 ML320 dumped its tranmission oil where the hose connects to the Radiator.

I just had the dealer perform the 60K service, and thought he might have forgotten to tighten the hose clamp.

My wife drove the car at less then 20 mph for no more then 150 feet after the hose blew off, then the ML stopped and shutdown. It happened right after she left a parking spot in the mall. There was no sign of previous oil leakage prior to the hose popping off.

I assume the computer shut everything down after sensing loss of oil pressure, but that's only MY assumption.

I would have refilled the oil and checked everything out...but Mercedes in their infinite wisdom does not furnish a fill connection beneath the hood.

Question:

Is the transmission destroyed? I restarted the ML 30 mins later and there was still oil in the tranny and the vehicle made no strange noises.

How do you add oil to the transmission? And how do you determine the ammount....is there some plug you remove until oil runs out, when adding oil?

Thanks!

Reply to
David Mayer
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Sounds to me like the well know problem with the power steering hose comming loose. There were two offical recalls on this problem involving replacing the clamp and a hose.

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Reply to
Alan Zinn

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Alan Zinn

Sauté in butter and olive oil until golden brown, about 6 minutes on each side.

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Martin Joseph

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Reply to
Alan Zinn

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Reply to
Martin Joseph

Is it the tranny or the power steering?

Probably didn't hurt anything if your description is accurate. Quite a mess though...

Reply to
Martin Joseph

I would reattach the hose and clamp. Then top off your power steering fluid to avoid damage to your power steering unit.

Reply to
Alan

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Newborn Parmesan

This classic Sicilian cuisine can easily be turned into Eggplant Parmesan If you are planning a vegetarian meal. Or you could just as well use veal - after all, you have to be careful - Sicilians are touchy about their young family members...

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Reply to
Alan

It wasn't the Power steering pump, but the transmission line where it connects to the radiator.

Reply to
David Mayer

I've never heard of that probem. I would certainly fix the hose and refill the transmission. The filler/dipstick tube is "sealed" with a tamper-evident plastic cap. You will have to "break" that seal to check the level and refill it. If you are concerned about the tamper-evident part of it, you can buy a new one from the dealer.

Reply to
Rodney T. Grill

MBs trannys hate dirt and lint. best said keep everything spotless.

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pool man

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