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Update: another conversation with the mechanic to get more details.....
Leak is not from a solenoid, is from a cover plate next to a solenoid.
Figures it'll take a couple hours labor (at $98.62 per) to determine if he can get the plate off & the seal replaced without actually dropping the transmission.
He's not willing to entertain the hole in the floor approach. "Not saying it's a stupid idea, it's just not the kinda work I want to be doing." Fair enough.
His best guess is that we MIGHT be able to get to the cover plate without removing the front seats (may be just behind the passenger side front seat). What I don't know is if we could get the carpet out without pulling the front seats..... any idea?
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1961 220b: first project car - sold.
2000 CLK 430: first modern Benz - sold.
2001 CLK 55: OMG the torque!!! - sold
1972 280SE 4.5: Baby Gustav
1991 300TE 4Matic: Gretel the Snow Bunny - sold
1978 300SD: Katz the Free Man - given away
1980 Redhead: Darling Wife
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