Re: [MBZ] We've sprung a leak

I ran up to the PnP and scored three pans. One from a TE, the other two W126. Fresh seal and a used pan. Good as, used clay > On Nov 18, 2016, at 5:28 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Torque converter drained into the pan while it was sitting? My wagon will

Re: [MBZ] We've sprung a leak

When I first got the 87 300D, I changed fluid and filter.and drove it. It leaked ATF pretty bad until the oil change. After I got the leaks pretty well stopped it it seemed fine. THen I parked it for a couple days.Came back and the puddle was almost from the rear wheels to the front

Re: [MBZ] We've sprung a leak

That sounds fine to me. I'm curious to hear other ideas. Maybe Mobil 1 ATF will restore whatever seal keeps the torque converter from draining? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November 18, 2016 8:37:54 PM EST, clay via Mercedes wrote: >I am not sure,

Re: [MBZ] We've sprung a leak

I am not sure, but the TC could have done something like that. I had drained it as part of the filter change. Put less than enough ATF in before doing a big drive about to get the system hot. Around 15 miles in 3. When I got home I put a few cups in to get enough fluid on the stick to hit

Re: [MBZ] We've sprung a leak

Torque converter drained into the pan while it was sitting? My wagon will do that after sitting for weeks and weeks. The normal ATF level in the pan is below the pan lip seal, so no leaking, but if the torque converter drains down into the pan, level goes over what the pan can contain and it

[MBZ] We've sprung a leak

I did the ATF change a few days ago. Took it for a drive, checked level, got under and looked for leaks. The thing was buttoned up tight. Dry as it has never been, and clean. Today, I go out to try to take the SDL for an errand and it will not fire off. There is a wet shadow all under the