Hydraulic roof system failed

[Dutchyankee]

Well our 2nd hydraulic cylinder failed as I expected it to. So the access door along with the funnel with silicone hose needed to be put to use. I need to fill it every day to keep it working and keep the roof down.
Now I have the part number of the cylinder (from the €2K bill from MB which was mostly labor cost) and will order it and replace it myself when we get home (currently in the Dolomites)
I made a “dam” in the rear to stop the fluid from running down the back of the bus and on the ground. I use a small handheld suction pump to collect the “still clean” fluid so not to make a chemical waste mess. Always have reserve fluid with me.
I’ll post an update when I’m done.

 

[Dutchyankee]

Hello! How did you remove the whole panel? I have the same problem in Italy :/(

Difficult but started from the rear ( where I found all the tools needed to change a flat) but you can just cut a hole around the hole were the manual pressure release valve is. I can send another picture if you need one.

 

[SimoneCarrer]

Difficult but started from the rear ( where I found all the tools needed to change a flat) but you can just cut a hole around the hole were the manual pressure release valve is. I can send another picture if you need one.

It would be nice, cause i have the same problem! And enjoy Dolomites! It is where i live, in Bolzano!
but now i’m in Puglia with the van

 

[Dutchyankee]

Here are a couple of pictures. By the way. Be real careful not to drop the brass plug from the reservoir take. It’s a pressure seal. Always put a rag to stop it from falling to the bottomless pit below. The last time I didn’t and it’s gone so I had to “Mcgiver” one from some materials I had. The ducktape is a temporary fix till I get home.

It would be nice, cause i have the same problem! And enjoy Dolomites! It is where i live, in Bolzano!
but now i’m in Puglia with the van

we are at the Zoldo Valley Ski Area with the bus! The right cylinder is now leaking fluid every time we move the roof up & down but I can easily top it up so it closed completely.
I knew this would eventually fail for this 29 year old bus here is a picture of where I cut an ez access opening