I finished last night around 10 or so and put a piece of cardboard under each fix. This morning there were no drips! Whunter should be considered for the understatement of the year award for stating "not a fun job"; Working around the rear axle carrier was like building a ship in a bottle. Thanks for everyone's advice.

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1982 Mercedes-Benz 240D - stick