Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: swampfox676 on July 11, 2015, 17:38:37
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Hey all,
I recently started driving my 250sl after having the engine rebuilt. When I first drove it, the transmission clunked on 1st and 2nd gear. Next morning when I tried driving the car, the transmission started slipping out of gear with any acceleration. My transmission fluid I discovered was low because the fluid was blowing out of the top of the transmission pump. I replaced the pump wing nut, which gave me a proper seal. I then refilled the transmission fluid while hot. Fluid level is wear it should be and my transmission is still slipping. Please help.
Thanks,
Sam
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Good advice, yes, make sure that the engine is running and the car is on level ground when you check the transmission fluid level.
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.... because the fluid was blowing out of the top of the transmission pump.
I don't believe there is a "transmission pump".
I replaced the pump wing nut, which gave me a proper seal.
As "fosdicke" said, you may be dealing with the power steering fluid reservoir. It has a wing nut on top, is round, and is located near the distributor.
I then refilled the transmission fluid while hot.
If you're putting transmission fluid in your power steering fluid reservoir, you may be causing other problems.
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Thanks rwmastel,
I was putting tranny fluid in the power steering reservoir. I haven't been able to run the car, but I think you solved my problem. I'm gonna refill my fluids. I'll keep you posted. Thanks again for your help.
Sam
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If you're putting transmission fluid in your power steering fluid reservoir, you may be causing other problems.
Not at all, they're the same fluid.