Oil Leak & Sluggish Start

[digga]

I'm not sure if the 2 are related but I have a w203 c200 that starts really bad when its cold and it is also leaking a greenish/brown oil from the engine area.

Any clues before I take it to my mechanic?

[Astron Boy]

I had bad start problem recently.
Replacement of the fuel regulators sorted it for my 202.

re: the leak, can you see any trickles trails leading from anywhere?
greenish brown usually means coolant, so poke your head around the radiator, check hoses, etc.

[digga]

My mechanic has looked at my car and told me there is actually 3 oil leaks but couldn't tell me why the car starts sluggish other than it having done 100,000km.

Here is the 3 oil leaks and approximate costs to fix.

Cam magnet - $150
Vacuum pump - $700
Transmission - $1100

It would be grear to know if these are fair prices to fix.

[Astron Boy]

Cam is about right.
Vacuum pump.... sorry, wouldn't know.

Where is the trans leak? That price is verdging a very hefty price near a rebuild in my opinion... It's practically a replacement gearbox for my car.

Can't diagnose the hard start?

Ummm, get a second opinion. This a Merc indi?

[digga]

Thanks for your help. I think I'll take it to another mechanic for a second opinion.

Cam is about right.
Vacuum pump.... sorry, wouldn't know.

Where is the trans leak? That price is verdging a very hefty price near a rebuild in my opinion... It's practically a replacement gearbox for my car.

Can't diagnose the hard start?

Ummm, get a second opinion. This a Merc indi?