124 trans pan gasket leak

[Chris Dvorak]

The tranmsission pan has leaked on my 92 400E. I started out with a normal torque of the 6 bolts and it leaked in the passenger rear side of the pan near the drain hole. I then torqued it to about 15ft lbs and it gushed out fast. I purchased a new gasket and the dealer says that it will split above 13 ft lbs.
He was spot on the gasket split. The new gasket was installed with about 7-8 ft lbs which is a bit more than the spec of 6 ft. lbs. It still leaks a little.
My best guess is that the pan must be distorted and I need to replace the pan. Any thoghts? Thanks in advance for input.

Chris