Isn't there a seal around and in the middle of part #14 in this diagram?

http://www.jie.com/Mercedes/w4a020Sch1.htm

Anyway, there is a seal somewhere in front of the B3 clutches that actuates them- I have forgotten what works them, but I would guess that they didn't replace it and it's leaking when the fluid is hot and thin.

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