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10-25-2010, 02:19 PM
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Auto Transmission Pan Gasket Change Interval
Is there an auto transmission pan gasket change interval? I am getting ready to change my filter, the pan gasket is sealing fine now, and I am wondering if I should buy a new one or just reuse the old one.
I don't know how long the current gasket has been in operation. Thanks.
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10-25-2010, 02:20 PM
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I think it's designed to be a one-use gasket.
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10-25-2010, 02:25 PM
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I was wondering if it was, though the maintenance instructions don't mention anything about installing a new one.
http://w124-zone.com/downloads/MB%20CD/W124/w124CD1/Program/Maintenance/My81/2702.pdf
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10-25-2010, 03:10 PM
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The pan gasket is certainly reusable if it's not too old. I reused mine at least a dozen times while fine-tuning my valve body. But that was with a fresh gasket. With a gasket of unknown age, I would spend the $6.50.
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10-25-2010, 04:19 PM
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It's not worth the hassle of having to pull the pan again if you reuse the old gasket. I Always put in a new pan gasket when I remove them. If it's a fresh seal and you're pulling the pan again I wouldn't worry about it. If it's been there a while. Shell out the few bucks for a new one.
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10-25-2010, 06:55 PM
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And whatever you do, do not use any sealant! The tranny pan gasket is perfectly capable of preventing leaks without any help.
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10-25-2010, 07:06 PM
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They certainly are not expensive. I went ahead and got a new one. Thanks for all the reply's.
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10-26-2010, 10:23 AM
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don't forget to drain the converter.
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10-26-2010, 10:24 AM
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Yup. These MB transmission are really easy to service.
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10-26-2010, 10:47 AM
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I guess you already decided, but my opinion is, for $6.50. Why not?
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10-26-2010, 11:38 AM
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I guess my answer would be, if it's not needed, why do it?
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