Hi,

On my 1987 560 SEL there is a small transmission fluid leak. It is coming from a rod/nut type part that is just above the trans fluid pan on the front passenger side of the pan. From it is a part that runs up and I believe to the front area of the car.

Since this gasket is leaking is there a way to replace it or repair it without taking the transmission out?

Thanks!

If it was my car, I would first add a quart of stop leak Tranny fluid, it simply makes gaskets swell and will not harm the transmission, it's worth a try and has minimal risk.

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Jerry

2004 SL500 Black 55K Miles
2002 s500 Black 90K Miles
1986 300E Gold 233K Miles
1966 Twin Cessna 320D
1989 Jeep Cherokee 233K Miles
1994 Ford Van E150 399K Miles

Hi,

Thanks for the reply - tried that - no luck - thanks again

if i remember correctly that is a banjo bolt with 2 aluminium washers. I would change out the washers next time you change your tranny filter and fliud. You should not have to drop out the tranny to do that.

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Martin Ingram
Colorado Springs
2005 320 CDI
2006.5 VW Jetta TDI
1991 560SEL (179000 Sold)
1972 280SEL 4.5 ('The Lead Sled' 320000 miles when sold.)
1972 220D (225000 when sold)