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Old 08-02-2005, 11:27 PM
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What are these 2 rectangular rubber covers?

I was under my truck tonight and saw 2 rectangular rubber covers in front of the tranny pan. They are about 1’’ by 2 ‘’ with a small hole in the middle. I pulled one cover off and saw a part number A163 271 0080. They cover a housing between the engine and the transmission. I peeked into the opening and saw a big gear; I guess that’s the starter plate?

The question is that I got a big oily path around the rectangular openings; It doesn’t look like a leak, since the openings are not sealed and inside is completely dry. It more looks like some sort of oil vapor accumulated there with dirt.

Any insights? Should I seal these 2 holes with masking tape

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Old 08-03-2005, 07:24 PM
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Old 08-03-2005, 08:27 PM
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Thanks! I just read the diy artical on changing tranny fluid and it is the housing for torque conventer. I can see the the fly wheel from the opening. So does the oil path mean I have a tranny leak? The inside of the housing is really dry though.
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Old 08-03-2005, 08:34 PM
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Transmission Fluid

The transmission cooling lines on the ML have been known to leak. The "sealed for life" transmission is sort of ridiculous if the hoses leak, wouldn't you agree?
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Old 08-03-2005, 08:37 PM
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Well, I have to say it is sealed for the life of warranty, after that, you are on your own, LOL.
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Old 08-03-2005, 09:29 PM
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Since I have this possible tranny leak and I am planning on changing the fluid in a bout 10K miles. I am thinking to buy a dip stick to check out the level first. Do I need to buy a replacement cover? Since the existing cap looks like an one-time use, break-away type.
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Old 08-04-2005, 07:58 AM
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Transmission filler cap "lock"

Yes you will need NEW locks....they are pretty small and typically less than $1.

Get 2 while you're at it since you will want to check the fluid level again since it is so critical on this transmission.
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Old 09-10-2005, 08:18 PM
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Now after looking at again, I think it is the tranny cooler link is leaking. How do I when it? I mean do I need to remove the fitting and put in a new washer or something else needs to be done?

I think by removing the cooling line, I have to replace all the tranny fluid as well ?

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