SLK/R171: leak from breather on g tronic transmission r171 350 slk
08-12-2021, 07:36 PM
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leak from breather on g tronic transmission r171 350 slk
Just discovered a leak from the breather on my 350 slk auto transmission. What could possibly cause this. It is copious.
08-13-2021, 06:33 AM
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Wrong, valve plate cracked across pressure regulating sensor, massive overpressure causing violent oil sprays withing casing hence leak. Substituted used valve plate - complete cure.
You gotta ask yourself how on earth did the valve plate crack?
How did I find it, looked up all the drawings I had of the transmission, only direct access to breather is a machined slot in top of casing. Checked bellhousing for cracks(visible from above), none apparent pulled valve plate etc magnifying glass and bingo there's the crack.
Popped in spare that I just had laying around and job's done.
You gotta ask yourself how on earth did the valve plate crack?
How did I find it, looked up all the drawings I had of the transmission, only direct access to breather is a machined slot in top of casing. Checked bellhousing for cracks(visible from above), none apparent pulled valve plate etc magnifying glass and bingo there's the crack.
Popped in spare that I just had laying around and job's done.
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08-13-2021, 11:37 PM
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Wow. I've removed hundreds of valve bodies, even dropped one or two, and never seen one crack. One possibility is a faulty installation where it wasn't sitting flush on the case and the screws were used to force it down. Good job finding the problem !
