2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK320

1998-2004 ENGINE Complete Engine - Basic Knowledge - 170 Chassis

1998-2004 ENGINE

Complete Engine - Basic Knowledge - 170 Chassis

BASIC KNOWLEDGE
CRANKCASE VENTILATION FUNCTION DESCRIPTION CONTENTS - GF01.20-P-0999AG

ENGINE 111

Function of crankcase Engine GF01.20-P-

ventilation 111.920 /921 /940 /941 /945 /946 /960 /961 /970 /974 /977 4000AG
Engine 111.943/ 944/ 947/ 951/ 952/ 955/ 956/ 957/ 958/ GF01.20-
973/ 975/ 982/ 983 P-4000BG
Crankcase ventilation at idle Engine GF01.20-P-
up to partial load, function 111.920 /921 /940 /941 /945 /946 /960 /961 /970 /974 /977 1001AG
Engine 111.943/ 944/ 947/ 951/ 952/ 955/ 956/957/ 958/ 973/ GF01.20-
975/ 982/ 983 P-1001BG
Crankcase ventilation at
GF01.20-P-
partial load up to full load, 111.920 /921 /940 /941 /945 /946 /960 /961 /970 /974 /977
1002AG
function Engine
Engine 111.943/ 944/ 947/ 951/ 952/ 955/ 956/957/ 958/ 973/ GF01.20-
975/ 982/ 983 P-1002BG
Spiral oil separator, Engine 111.943/ 944/ 947/ 951/ 952/ 955/ 956/ 957/ 958/ GF01.20-
location/task/function 973/ 975/ 982/ 983 P-1102AG

IDLE TO PARTIAL LOAD, FUNCTION - GF01.20-P-1001BG

ENGINE 111.943 /944 /947 /951 /952 /955 /956 /957 /958 /973 /975 /982 /983

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Fig. 1: Idle To Partial Load Function Diagram

In the operating condition idle to partial load (compressor not switched on, bypass valve (22) open, vacuum in
the intake area), a mixture of blow-by gases (B) and fresh air (A) is drawn from the crankcase (12) via the oil
separator space (11a) in the power steering pump carrier (11), the vent line (10), the check valve partial load
ventilation (6a) and the throttles (6) in the cylinder head into the combustion chambers. Separated engine oil
runs out of the oil separator space (11a) via a drain bore and the oil return pipe (13) back into the oil pan (14).

Fresh air is drawn via the air filter housing (1), the full load vent line (2), the spiral oil separator (3) and the
cylinder head cover (5) into the crankcase.

The addition of fresh air (A) is an additional measure against engine oil sludging.

Oiled up intake duct

If the intake duct is oiled up, it must be thoroughly cleaned along with the charge air cooler. In addition, the
partial load vent check valve (6a) must be replaced.

Spiral oil separator, location/task/function GF01.20-P-1102AG

PARTIAL LOAD TO FULL LOAD, FUNCTION - GF01.20-P-1002BG

ENGINE 111.943 /944 /947 /951 /952 /955 /956 /957 /958 /973 /975 /982 /983

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Fig. 2: Partial Load To Full Load Function Diagram

In the operating condition partial load to full load (compressor (18) switched on, bypass valve (22) closed,
pressure relief in the intake area), a mixture of blow-by gases (B) are passed via the cylinder head cover (5), the
spiral oil separator (3), the full load vent line (2), the air filter housing (1) and the intake area of the combustion
chambers. So that fresh air (A) (additional gas volume, thus additional oil volume) is not forced through the
intake area and the throttles (6) of the partial load ventilation into the crankcase, a check valve (6a) is installed.

When the compressor (18) is switched on, the check valve (6a) closes off the vent line (10) for partial load
ventilation.

Oiled up intake duct

If the intake duct is oiled up, it must be thoroughly cleaned along with the charge air cooler. In addition, the
partial load vent check valve (6a) must be replaced.

Spiral oil separator, location/task/function GF01.20-P-1102AG

SPIRAL OIL SEPARATOR, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION - GF01.20-P-1102AG

ENGINE 111.943 /944 /947 /951 /952 /955 /956 /957 /958 /973 /975 /982 /983

Engines as of 1.7.97

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Fig. 3: Identifying Spiral Oil Separator - Engines As Of 1.7.97

Spiral oil separator, GF01.20-P-1102-

location 01AG
Separation of the engine oil picked up during full
load.
Spiral oil separator, task
Protection of the air mass sensor from oil
contamination.
Spiral oil separator, GF01.20-P-1102-
up to 06/97
function 03AG
GF01.20-P-1102-
as of n07/97
03BG

Spiral oil separator, location - GF01.20-P-1102-01AG

On engines up to 30.6.97

The spiral oil separator (3) is secured to the cylinder head cover.

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Fig. 4: Identifying Spiral Oil Separator Components Location - On Engines Up To 30.6.97

Engines as of 1.7.97

Fig. 5: Identifying Spiral Oil Separator Components Location - Engines As Of 1.7.97

The spiral oil separator (3) is located directly at the air ducting.

Spiral oil separator, function - GF01.20-P-1102-03BG

As of 07/97

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Fig. 6: Spiral Oil Separator Function Diagram - As Of 07/97

The blow-by gas (B) mixed with engine oil (A) together with the compressed fresh air (C) enters via the line
(2b) from the compressor upstream of the spiral separator (3) and is passed to the center point of the spiral
separator. As the spiral diameter decreases, the centrifugal force increases.

The additional compressed fresh air (C) from the compressor causes a higher gas speed in the spiral oil
separator (3) and thus increases the centrifugal force.

Engine oil (A) separates due to the higher specific weight at the outer walls of the spiral, where it then runs off
to the ground and is pushed towards the center point by the continuous gas flow.

The engine oil (A) from the oil pan is returned via a drain bore (3b) and oil return line (23).

So that the engine oil can be drawn off via the oil dipstick guide tube, a check valve is fitted in the spiral oil
separator.

No modifications are permitted at the throttle (2c).

CRANKCASE VENTILATION, FUNCTION - GF01.20-P-4000BG

ENGINE 111.943 /944 /947 /951 /952 /955 /956 /957 /958 /973 /975 /982 /983

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Fig. 7: Identifying Crankcase Ventilation Components

By means of crankcase ventilation, the blow-by gases are returned to the combustion chambers. A distinction is
made between idle to partial load ventilation and partial load to full load ventilation.

Crankcase ventilation at idle to partial load, function GF01.20-P-1001BG

Crankcase ventilation at partial load to full load, function GF01.20-P-1002BG

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