Since I have my engine removed from the car should I go ahead and replace the A/T front seal? It's not leaking, but it's one of those 'since I'm here...' questions.

Will the torque converter just slide out and give me access to the seal? Is it a pretty easy job?

ryan

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RG Newell

1984 300D
1972 250
1986 560SL
1991 300CE

Yes. replace the seal.

The torque converter is attached to the flex plate. It's a geared spline connection to the input shaft of the transmission which means a "slip fit".

Use reasonable caution when removing the old seal. Just don't booger up the housing and you'll be fine. I think I used an old piece of PVC pipe to seat the new seal. Don't go gorilla hammering the new seal into place.

And if it was me I'd paint mark exact position of the Torque Converter for reassembly if ther's more then one way it can go back together. Same as flywheels and driveshafts, could be independly ballanced to engine. Aint sayin it deffinitely is - but with MB its good habbit to paintmark all kinds of stuff including tranny mounts, driveshaft to tranny, final drive, etc

OK, thanks for the replies.

Another question: What kind of gasket sealer should I use in sealing the upper oil sump (the big one) to the engine block? I tried using an aviation gasket sealer, but when I removed the oil sump I noticed that it really did not seal well around the block - just around the very edges. There is no gasket for this connection, so I'm a little confused.

ryan

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RG Newell

1984 300D
1972 250
1986 560SL
1991 300CE