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05-20-2013, 10:24 AM

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Transmission Oil Leak

So i replaced the infamous pilot bushing which was slowly leaking on my car with mb part number A 2035400253 at the local dealer as well as had the transmission oil changed (dropped the pan , filter and oil) about 10 days ago.

Driving home on a warm day last thursday go do downshift, car downshifts no problem, look in my rear view mirror to see a ton of smoke. I pull over and notice transmission oil leaking on to the exhaust). Anyway car is back at the dealer but wondering if anyone has had a similar experience.

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05-20-2013, 12:43 PM

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could be cam covers (or breathers) leaking which is a cheap fix or the rear seal leaking which is a little more

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05-20-2013, 01:02 PM

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found out it is real main seal fortunately i have a third party warranty that is covering so 100 out of pocket..

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05-20-2013, 04:13 PM

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found out it is real main seal fortunately i have a third party warranty that is covering so 100 out of pocket..

nice warranty

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05-20-2013, 04:15 PM

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yeah i told the dealer i had it, they took it from there and it was a quick(the dealer had with the warranty company) conversation so got lucky...

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05-20-2013, 04:29 PM

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nice! I got a quote from indy for $1200 to fix the rear main seal oil leak.

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05-20-2013, 04:30 PM

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that was the exact same quote i got from the dealer.

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05-20-2013, 07:34 PM

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that was the exact same quote i got from the dealer.

They improved the seal, so you should be good for life after the change.

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