Trans Connector Socket Leaking Again
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Trans on my '04 coupe (32,000+ miles) went into limp mode two years ago. Put in a new hydro-electric connector plate and electrical socket, replaced the fluid with Shell 134, got the trans re-flashed (County Transimission, Fairfax, VA - great shop) and everything was fine. Last week I noticed that the front passenger side of the trans was leaking fluid. Looks like the electrical socket I installed is leaking. I'm sure I installed it correctly (I'm an ex-Porsche-Audit tech) because it didn't leak for two years, and quality shouldn't be the issue because it's an MB OEM part. Has anyone experienced an electrical socket leaking after two years and only 500+ miles of driving? Comments appreciated.
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Re: Trans Connector Socket Leaking Again
Thanks for your reply. Seems that O-rings alone aren't available, but a new OEM socket with O-rings is only $14.00.
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Easier to buy the whole assembly though.
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That's the main point...those O-rings alone aren't available from dealers or MB parts houses anymore. With the OEM socket available online for around $12, no sense in searching for generic O-rings.
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Just like the O-ring on the throttle body you can buy them for peanuts if you know the right places, no need to pay the dealer price, but it is more convenient just to go to the stealer. You may have to wait for them from the dealer whereas it will probably be sitting on the shelf at the O-ring supplier.
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I was making the point that they are just O-rings and are easily available at the right places.
Just like the O-ring on the throttle body you can buy them for peanuts if you know the right places, no need to pay the dealer price, but it is more convenient just to go to the stealer. You may have to wait for them from the dealer whereas it will probably be sitting on the shelf at the O-ring supplier.
Just like the O-ring on the throttle body you can buy them for peanuts if you know the right places, no need to pay the dealer price, but it is more convenient just to go to the stealer. You may have to wait for them from the dealer whereas it will probably be sitting on the shelf at the O-ring supplier.
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I appreciate your input and advice. I understand the advantages of saving money and realize the availability of O-rings. It's just a personal decision. I'd rather save time and spend a few bucks online ordering an OEM socket (from the comfort of my home) than spend an afternoon driving around trying to save a few pennies on generic O-rings. I'm not trying to be contentious, it's just that I've got nothing better to do here at work than argue on the forum. When I get home I'll argue with my wife. Thanks for bearing with me. Best regards to a fellow Crossfire owner. [/SIZE]
[/SIZE]I was just answering your post.
The O-rings in the initial OEM units appeared to be not up to the task, I thought that they had upgraded them.
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i took a new oem benz data cable plug/o-rings in to the local o-ring experts last week. they confirmed that the o-rings that mercedes/Chrysler are supplying are made of a very cheap rubber material. I was able to source replacement Viton rubber o-rings and will be offering them up once i get a few sets installed and tested here.
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I too just replaced mine, about two weeks after doing a tranny hardline replacement and a full flush. Didn't have any signs of leakage. Got the part at the local Benz dealer, it's a known problem, he had it off the shelve almost sooner than i had finished telling him what was leaking! He mentioned they've been through several types of o-rings to no avail. My car is a daily driver with 113,000.
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Trans on my '04 coupe (32,000+ miles) went into limp mode two years ago. Put in a new hydro-electric connector plate and electrical socket, replaced the fluid with Shell 134, got the trans re-flashed (County Transimission, Fairfax, VA - great shop) and everything was fine. Last week I noticed that the front passenger side of the trans was leaking fluid. Looks like the electrical socket I installed is leaking.
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I can tell you that MB went through at least 3 different styles of seals on the pilot bushing (what MB calls the connector) because of leaks. Each revision was a new color. I don't remember exactly but I think they were white/clear, then blue, then black. I did mine maybe 20-30k (@40k miles) ago and it's still dry.
Re: Trans Connector Socket Leaking Again
I can tell you that MB went through at least 3 different styles of seals on the pilot bushing (what MB calls the connector) because of leaks. Each revision was a new color. I don't remember exactly but I think they were white/clear, then blue, then black. I did mine maybe 20-30k (@40k miles) ago and it's still dry.
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