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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