2007 to 2012 GL450 GL550 3-Pesky Fluid Leak Fix Kit

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100K Service: Solve three common engine fluid leaks while servicing your power steering fluid and filter at the same time.

Watch the YouTube video below for full details. Kent will tell you everything about this kit and why you should do this joy yourself around 100,000 miles

2007 to 2012 GL450 GL550 3-Pesky Fluid Leak Fix Kit
$88.75
SKU:
GEG-GLOCPSLEAK
Free Add-Ons Included:

M112 and M113 Power Steering Squeal Delete Procedure - On Demand Video

M272 V6 Power Steering Tank Filter and Fluid Change Service - On Demand Video

Product Details

This kit includes the following:

  • New fluid tank ( with built-in filter)
  • New tank to pump seal
  • Big syringe extractor with a hose to remove old fluid from the tank
  • Fluid flush hose with 3/8 inch coupler to connect to the return hose
  • Silicone plug to seal the tank while flushing the system
  • New hose clamp for the return to tank hose
  • Long torx bit to get to the screws holding the tank to the block
  • Kent's special tools to extract and install the big C-clip 
  • Zip ties
  • Nitrile gloves
  • New oil cooler seal
  • Two new radiator hose o-rings
  • New upper radiator hose clamp
  • Limited **video instructions.

**Replacing the oil cooler gasket and the o-ring on the radiator hose are very straighforward and detailed insturction are not include. Vido instructions will focus on the remove the power steering reservoir service as that is the most difficult job. This is shown on a W272 V6 but the procedures are the when servicing the GL 273 V8. A bonus video is included showning Kent get the air out of the power steering system on an 2004 SL500 ( procedure would be the same as required on the GL)

Kent's special tools are included to help you get that stubborn C-clip off the underside of the power steering fluid tank. We include a standard hose clamp for the power steering return hose that goes into the side of the tank. 272273

A new oem gasket for the oil cooler is included and a couple of radiator hose o-rings. You will have to remove the upper radiator hose to complete this job and you should always replace the hose end o-rings.

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M272 V6 and M273 V8 Upper Radiator Hose O-ring Seal x 4

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When removing the upper radiator hose for engine service, such as replacing the electronic thermostat or the seal on the back side of the oil cooler, you will have to remove the upper radiator hose.

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1998 to 2012 M112 M113 M272 M283 - 2 Liters Power Steering Fluid

The correct green hydraulic fluid for your 1998 to 2012 power steering pumps - Change the filter tank while you are at it.

This is the Febi Bilstein green 06161 power steering fluid for your M112 and M113 engines. You will need about 1.5 liters to do a complete flush. What about Petosin fluid, you may ask. Watch the video, and Kent explains why he uses this fluid as a direct replacement.