SL/R230: Transmission fluid leak, coming from bolt at front of transmission-help!
#1
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Transmission fluid leak, coming from bolt at front of transmission-help!
First, let me say this is my first MB and I love this car. I bought it (2003 SL500) with only 4300 miles on the car! Everything was great for the first two months then I started noticing the reddish/orangish fluid leak.
I put the car on a lift and can see where its coming from. As you face the car, its on the drivers side at the very front of the transmission. It's coming from a bolt (I beleive 17MM) that has a tube or lever attached and passes through a rubber grommet into the transmission.
This bolt was a little loose and I tightened it about 1/4 of an inch before being tight. I thought that would stop the leak, but I found out it didn't a couple days after.
Can anyone familiar with what I'm talking about know if this bolt/grommett can be changed without dropping the transmission? Any recommended steps to fix this would be appreciated!
Thanks is advance!
Jon
I put the car on a lift and can see where its coming from. As you face the car, its on the drivers side at the very front of the transmission. It's coming from a bolt (I beleive 17MM) that has a tube or lever attached and passes through a rubber grommet into the transmission.
This bolt was a little loose and I tightened it about 1/4 of an inch before being tight. I thought that would stop the leak, but I found out it didn't a couple days after.
Can anyone familiar with what I'm talking about know if this bolt/grommett can be changed without dropping the transmission? Any recommended steps to fix this would be appreciated!
Thanks is advance!
Jon
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Problem fixed...
Transmission line cooler connector (the bolt I was talking about) was fixed by the stealership today for $228
They also said a transmission electrical connector on the passenger side was leaking and replaced/fixed it as well.
$56 for parts, $150 labor, $5.69 sales tax and $16 shop fee. The repair took about 40 minutes, then another 10 minute to test drive (and probably pick up lunch!).![rolf](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
Geez, $16 shop fee for the one rag he used to wipe it down with LOL!
They also said a transmission electrical connector on the passenger side was leaking and replaced/fixed it as well.
$56 for parts, $150 labor, $5.69 sales tax and $16 shop fee. The repair took about 40 minutes, then another 10 minute to test drive (and probably pick up lunch!).
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Geez, $16 shop fee for the one rag he used to wipe it down with LOL!
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1999 500 sl mercedes
monstermanfive9
yes i agree...I own a 1999 sl and i have 39000 miles on mine..i just recently noticed a leak under my rig..turns out to be the tranny connector..im still debating on the repair any info on how to remove the connector
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If it's the connector for the transmission cooler line, then I'd go to the stealership and buy the parts and do it yourself.
I spoke with the mechanic and he said it's basically a "crush ring" with an o-ring inside. You just turn the old one out and screw the new one in and top off the fluid.
I wish I'd known this because it would have saved me $170...
I spoke with the mechanic and he said it's basically a "crush ring" with an o-ring inside. You just turn the old one out and screw the new one in and top off the fluid.
I wish I'd known this because it would have saved me $170...