New gasket for trans oil pan?
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New gasket for trans oil pan?
hello everyone, looking for advice on whether I need to replace the gasket for the oil pan that was replaced 10 months ago. I had the trans fluid changed then and replaced the new oil pan and gasket, unfortunately I need to replace the mechatronic sleeve due to bad leak and wonder if I can keep the gasket after 10 months of use. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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The existing rubber gasket that fits in the channel of the pan is probably ok, but for piece of mind, I would change it out and have the job complete when you finish, rather than be concerned of a pan leek. Also get a new o ring for the plastic drain plug.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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The existing rubber gasket that fits in the channel of the pan is probably ok, but for piece of mind, I would change it out and have the job complete when you finish, rather than be concerned of a pan leek. Also get a new o ring for the plastic drain plug.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Yes it can be a little hard to reach it but it is doable. I had mine out in less 5 mins and it took me another 5 mins to put back it. Just make sure when you put it back in it is seated all the way. You should feel a click.
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530d
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I had mine out in 30 seconds but probably 20 minutes to get back in. I haven't worked on old Minis for a few years now so my telescopic fingers have fallen off and my elbows no longer bend backwards.