Changed the tranny fluid and filter yesterday, and all went well except the new gasket did not fit. The filter fit just fine but the gasket was the wrong one, so I just used the old one. The gaskets are such good ones that it should be ok, so far no leaks. Is there different trannys for the 1986 300E? It is ok to use the old gasket?

no problem using the old gasket....

they don't seem to harden up on the transmission.

i have 3 124's.... replaced the gasket on one...because i bought it... but the old one was just fine...

i think the most important thing is to not over-torque the bolts.

did you use mobil 1 or mercon V?

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1989 300ce 129k
( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone)

1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus

1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k



1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it


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I used Valvoline DEX/MERC, that is ok, right?

I've used plain Quaker State Dex/Mec in my previous W124. It was fine. You should have no problems with your choice of fluids. Its MB-spec.

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1999 E430
1999 C230 Kompressor
1992 300E (write-off)
1984 190D 2.2 (sold)

did they drain the torque converter when they replaced the filter?? that is a good idea- old fluid burnt needs to go.

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No, the fluid looked pretty clean. So I just drained the pan and changed the filter. The p.o. said he had alot of work just done to the car. It looks like the tranny fluid was changed not to long ago.

fluid choice is fine... i just use mobil 1 since it stays in there for 30k miles..

next time drain the torque converter, too... about 2-3 quarts come out of there

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1989 300ce 129k
( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone)

1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus

1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k



1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it


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I used Mobil 1 on my W124 as well. Drained the TC too...

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08 W251 R350
97 W210 E320
91 W124 300E
86 W126 560SEL
85 W126 380SE Silver
85 W126 380SE Cranberry
79 W123 250
78 W123 280E
75 W114 280

When you have the car up on ramps, how do you get the torque drain to line up?

i don't put the car up on ramps, i use jacks..and i just jack it up enough to slide under there.

i use a larger flat head screwdriver to turn the torgue converter until the plug comes into play.

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1989 300ce 129k
( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone)

1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus

1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k



1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it


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Thanks for all your help.