Slk Vario Roof Leaking

Dry dirty seals at the vario roof are the most common cause for cracking and ripping noises while driving.

Slk vario roof leaking. The cylinders hoses can also theoretically spring leaks as can the system s hydraulic pump. Hydraulic pump is behind seats and under retractable roof area can not get to from trunk and have to remove center console to remove metal behind carpet behind seats. The top of the roof is exposed to the sun for long periods of time at elevated temperatures. Therefore it is imperative to attend to the seals first.

If the top fails to function properly one of the diagnoses is to look for hydraulic fluid leaks the cylinders seals eventually go bad. 2005 350 slk vario roof leaking fluid and will not open close. In this video you can see the most common fault with see with the mercedes third generation slk when water builds up in the roof arms after a period of rain. Heat degrades the rubber seals in the crimped steel elbow connections causing the seals to leak.

We replace the hose swivel seals with long lasting heat resistant seals. If they are not leaking already the original swivel seals will eventually leak. Ripping and creaking noises in driving can also be transmitted to the vario roof through the vehicle shell or loose threaded connections of assembly parts e g.