'79 MB 240d Transmission drain seal?

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We are not here to play, to dream, to drift - 28 Feb 2005 17:00 GMT

I changed the transmission fluid and filter on my 240d.

I did not notice a seal around drain bolt, it leaked badly, did not want
to overtighten.

I made a gasket out a piece of rubber, which slowed the leak down
considerably. But still leaks.

What goes on the drain bolt to seal, and where do I find it?

Jerry

Maybe 'tis a stupid question, but 'tis mine own.

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Martin Joseph - 28 Feb 2005 20:54 GMT

> I changed the transmission fluid and filter on my 240d.
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> What goes on the drain bolt to seal, and where do I find it?

There should be a gasket on there I bet... Try making one out of thick
paper instead of rubber.

Or your local hardware store might have one in the plumbing odds and
sods department...

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Ernie Sparks - 23 Mar 2005 04:30 GMT

Whenever you change oil the filter should also be changed. I buy my filters
from a guy on eBay at a great price and buy 10 at a time. These filters come
with a copper gasket which is used on the oil drain plug. You cannot use a
soft gasket like rubber or cork for this. It must be metal, preferably
copper. My filters come with both steel and copper gasket rings. Good luck.

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