About three years ago, the transmission fluid line broke. It's attached with metal clips with a plastic fitting between the clip and the pipe. The plastic had been shook loose and the metal clasp had worn away the pipe and made a hole in it. I had the pipe replaced with a new one ordered from Germany. This weekend it happened again!!!

Unless I'm the unluckiest AFT-line owner around, the metal clasp system with the plastic insert must be a faulty design. I can post pictures if anyone would like to take a look.

This time I repaired the line myself with some plumbing tape and a couple of hose clamps. I'll find a better repair later on and put in a more solid plastic or rubber insert between the clasp and the pipe.

Anyone else prone to this design fault?

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1988 560 SEL
1984 190D 2.2 (Sold)