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Old 11-04-2018, 01:37 AM
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AMG GTS differential leak

Hello I was wondering if anyone knew if this is a recall on my Mercedes amg gts or if anyone has had a similar problem or knows how to fix it . It’s leaks small drops from the differential. If anyone has any recommendations or ideas . Thank you [img]blob:https://mbworld.org/84beda5b-3f6d-4fc3-8bc6-cb4ae0971eed
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Originally Posted by Jacob_07
Hello I was wondering if anyone knew if this is a recall on my Mercedes amg gts or if anyone has had a similar problem or knows how to fix it . It’s leaks small drops from the differential. If anyone has any recommendations or ideas . Thank you [img]blob:https://mbworld.org/84beda5b-3f6d-4f...6-cb4ae0971eed
No problem for me with my former GTS or current GTC. What year is yours and how many miles?
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No problem for me with my former GTS or current GTC. What year is yours and how many miles?
its a 2016. And it has 17,500 miles
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Originally Posted by Jacob_07
Hello I was wondering if anyone knew if this is a recall on my Mercedes amg gts or if anyone has had a similar problem or knows how to fix it . It’s leaks small drops from the differential. If anyone has any recommendations or ideas . Thank you [img]blob:https://mbworld.org/84beda5b-3f6d-4f...6-cb4ae0971eed
There is a transmission recall.

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There is a transmission recall.
Are you referring to the recall that impacted 135 GTS model manufactured between 6/1-7/24 of 2015 for potential drive shaft failure?
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Are you referring to the recall that impacted 135 GTS model manufactured between 6/1-7/24 of 2015 for potential drive shaft failure?
No, this is a transmission/diff leak recall. See the attached document I attached in my post above.
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Sorry for the miss, blew right past it viewing from phone. Hopefully that helps the OP.

OP-call dealer and mention your concern, give them you VIN, and they can easily look up if this bulletin applies to your car. If not, get it in anyway to find the source of leak!

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Yes, call the dealer and they can check your VIN







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Great find 300.

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If you post your VIN I can tell you if your car applies.

I have replaced one for a leak due to that bulletin. Not really a big deal, but since dealers aren't yet allowed to service those Getrag units in house, we get a whole new/reman one to put in and ship the old one back to be repaired by Getrag eventually.
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Mine is leaking too and was done under warranty. Some internal parts was changed in the new version of gearbox.
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Crazy...mine is dry as a bone. I'll be sure to keep an eye out during oil changes. Thanks for the heads up!
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Crazy...mine is dry as a bone. I'll be sure to keep an eye out during oil changes. Thanks for the heads up!
This is in the rear, and it's a small leak, not obvious unless you remove the rear underpaneling and look for it.
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Crazy...mine is dry as a bone. I'll be sure to keep an eye out during oil changes. Thanks for the heads up!
Take a look of it. Only gearbox cost about 16k ... it will catch up everybody who was affected.
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If you post your VIN I can tell you if your car applies.

I have replaced one for a leak due to that bulletin. Not really a big deal, but since dealers aren't yet allowed to service those Getrag units in house, we get a whole new/reman one to put in and ship the old one back to be repaired by Getrag eventually.
Hi Joe,

Are the replacement units factory new or are they actually refurbished units at this early age? Are there even furbished units available being that this is such a new model?
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Hi Joe,

Are the replacement units factory new or are they actually refurbished units at this early age? Are there even furbished units available being that this is such a new model?
I'm sure they aren't listed as remanufactured but if they are being sent back for a leaking seal, I highly doubt Getrag is throwing them in the garbage. The same models are used in multiple vehicles, and it has been around since the SLS so it's not really "new"
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ItalianJoe has already made it know that if you need a replc4ment DCT it will be either new, or remanufactured:

Originally Posted by ItalianJoe1
If you post your VIN I can tell you if your car applies.

I have replaced one for a leak due to that bulletin. Not really a big deal, but since dealers aren't yet allowed to service those Getrag units in house, we get a whole new/reman one to put in and ship the old one back to be repaired by Getrag eventually.
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Its not only a seal problem, its a hardware problem. First 733 GT are afected.

Yed SLS have the same gearbox and Ferrari 458, 488 Ferrari FF and other models. But many parts inside changes over the years.

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Interesting. I complained about a hypoid oil smell from the rear fenders ever since I bought the car. During the last service call I had them check it. My master technician went as far as removing the transaxle to see if any seals were leaking. I do not see any physical leaks. But it is worth taking another look next time (or myself for that matter).
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Hi Joe,

Are the replacement units factory new or are they actually refurbished units at this early age? Are there even furbished units available being that this is such a new model?
Saw this article. Check out part numbers.
Ford GT uses same gearbox as Mercedes-AMG GT; costs double
https://uk.motor1.com/news/275870/fo...mg-gt-gearbox/
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If you post your VIN I can tell you if your car applies.

I have replaced one for a leak due to that bulletin. Not really a big deal, but since dealers aren't yet allowed to service those Getrag units in house, we get a whole new/reman one to put in and ship the old one back to be repaired by Getrag eventually.

This is a Lebanese car, this is why it is in Arabic, the chassis number starts with WDDY..
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Good morning. I have the same issue it seems, Oil leak detected from the transmission for a 2015 AMG GTS. My mechanic says he need to open the gearbox and replace the seal and other recommended to replace the crankshaft seal since the gearbox seals are rarely damage! Any assistance is appreciated

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This is a Lebanese car, this is why it is in Arabic, the chassis number starts with WDDY..
hey philippe. I guess we have the same issue. Did you fix it and where did you find the parts? Please advice
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Originally Posted by ItalianJoe1
If you post your VIN I can tell you if your car applies.

I have replaced one for a leak due to that bulletin. Not really a big deal, but since dealers aren't yet allowed to service those Getrag units in house, we get a whole new/reman one to put in and ship the old one back to be repaired by Getrag eventually.
Hello Joe
I Hope you're safe im having the same problem
WDDYJ7HA2GA003787
This is the vin number can you please check it for me
thank you so much


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