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124 trans pan gasket leak
The tranmsission pan has leaked on my 92 400E. I started out with a normal torque of the 6 bolts and it leaked in the passenger rear side of the pan near the drain hole. I then torqued it to about 15ft lbs and it gushed out fast. I purchased a new gasket and the dealer says that it will split above 13 ft lbs.
He was spot on the gasket split. The new gasket was installed with about 7-8 ft lbs which is a bit more than the spec of 6 ft. lbs. It still leaks a little. My best guess is that the pan must be distorted and I need to replace the pan. Any thoghts? Thanks in advance for input. Chris |
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Take the pan off and straighten it with a rubber mallet and block of wood. There must be ZERO distortion otherwise there will be leaks. Distortion can occur from overtightening, but also from uneven tightening.
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replace the pan. with that style of pan, the "ears" at the corners get distorted (usually from overtightening,) which makes it next to impossible to seal. i wouldn't even try to make it true again. i've tried in the past and it was nothing if not frustrating and i ended up getting a new pan anyway...
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I think ozawa is probably right. Sometimes straightening the pan is just an exercise in frustration, albeit a very time consuming and messy one. Go for a new pan and you won't be sorry.
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It seams that the leak has subsided. But if it returns I will get a new pan.
Thanks for the great advice, reducing ones frustration is always greatly appreciated. Chris |
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