I just wanted to update everyone on my leak.

I had to succumb to a shop which is rare. Anyway.... they chastised me for using a screwdriver to turn the torque converter. I have done that many times and thought i was careful.

That said they think that can cause you to break a seal. Still didn't make sense to me.

In the end the seals and o-rings were in good shape. But the bushing for the front pump was shot causing the leak. They also replaced a front flex disc. It was cracked but i had no vibration. They replaced the pump even though he said it is possible to just replace the bushing... he said it just takes a long time to do.

Anyway, i picked the factory trained mechanics brain on fluids.

He strongly recommended sticking with Dexron III. He just said that was factory fill and he has never had problems.

He also uses Rotella 15w-40 over anything else for the 124's and most other older benzes. He cautioned about other oils not having the necessary additives need to protect cam wear. Don't get me wrong..he said in the newer mb's he does use synthetic

btw....he drives an early 80's european 126... said the car has more than 600k on it. Cosmetically it was crap...but he said nothing has the torque that his car has.

just my .02.

I hate to spend money at the indy but this was money worth spent, i believe

I can't drop a tranny.

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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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