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Has anyone tried the upgraded transmission pan, 4-5mm deeper?
just curious if there were any opinions on the new transmission pan... it is about time to swap fluids again... and i came across this... and thought this might be a compromise vs going with the wiestec pan i was thinking about getting?
I've never heard of using a deeper pan. In fact, after the first few years of the 722.9, they changed to the pan to add a slope to it so fluid would be better directed to the filter. Personally, I'd stick with stock. I think that Wiestec is a waste of money. It won't fix any of the known issues with the early 722.9's and unless you tow (which I know you don't with the CLK) or track, it's not going to offer much.
1985(W126)500SE, 1994(W124)E420 1991(R129)500SL and The Mothership 2009 CLK550
This deeper oil pan may also reduce ground clearance further, on the low-slung CLK, which is a major consideration where road surfaces are less than ideal.
I've never heard of using a deeper pan. In fact, after the first few years of the 722.9, they changed to the pan to add a slope to it so fluid would be better directed to the filter. Personally, I'd stick with stock. I think that Wiestec is a waste of money. It won't fix any of the known issues with the early 722.9's and unless you tow (which I know you don't with the CLK) or track, it's not going to offer much.
yea, agreed... i decided to stick to oem. but i did get the new revision pan. (green riser fill tube model, i have the white one)... preparing for track time in a few weeks! just need diff fluid change after and i am ready!
Originally Posted by Merc Mania
This deeper oil pan may also reduce ground clearance further, on the low-slung CLK, which is a major consideration where road surfaces are less than ideal.
agreed, i will keep an eye out for it... so far... no issues on clearance.
03-07-2019, 05:25 PM
