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Originally Posted by project84300sd
Just replaced the oil pan and gasket on my 84 300sd but its leaking! I made sure the surfaces were super clean and tightened the bolts in a criss-cross pattern.... What gives!?!?!
Should I scrap the gasket and go with one of those 3M sealants from Autozone??
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Hi there I wouldn't touch the RTV sealant with a ten foot pole.Its just not needed.Its critical that the surfaces are clean and mate properly but its even more critical that the bolts be tighten according to specs.They should be no more then 2.4 Ft Lbs each.I have done mine just recently and I have it on my website witch I will give you the link...You will also see the effects of RTV sealant that the previous owner applied.MB does not call for sealant as long as both surfaces are clean and that the torque is respected.
Now on the other hand,if you did torque them to spec,your probably looking at re threading the oil pan casting with Helicoils,another easy job.
Here are both links...first the oil pan
http://benzguy.piczo.com/oilpanturbooilreturntubegrometandsealreplacement.?cr=7&linkvar=000044
and now the re threading with Helicoil.
http://benzguy.piczo.com/howtodothreadrepairsonTransmusinghelicoil?cr=7
Good luck
Big Dan
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