PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Synthetic ATF, new filter & gasket -> ATF on the ground?

anhydrous7 · #8 10-28-2002, 08:21 AM

I serviced the transmission on my '82 300SD right after I purchased it and had this same thing happen. As it turned out, I overtightened the transmission pan and cut the gasket towards the middle on both sides. I too, used Mobil 1 synthetic ATF. I purchased a new gasket from the dealer (around $10) and reinstalled. It has not leaked a drop since.

I don't think you are suffering ill effects by using synthetic transmission fluid. I would take a close look at the gasket when you take it back in. You can not see the cuts in the gasket until you remove the pan and inspect the gasket off of the car.

I agree with turbodiesel, you can do this job very easily. MB has been kind enough to supply a drain for the pan and the torque converter. The hardest part (and it is not hard at all) is rotating the torque converter so the drain plug is on the bottom. Don't forget to replace the tranmission filter when you change fluid.

Rob