W123

I have an '83 W123 & have just noticed a fast drip coming from the area of the automatic transmission cooler line on the right/passenger side - along the engine & at the very point where the line bolts to the oil pan. I assume that this is the same problem mentioned in the "Alert" section. Question is, aside from the preventative fuel hose replacement, what sort of actual "fix" can be applied to stop & solve the leak? Has anyone fully repaired a leaking AT cooler (metal) line? thanks, Kieran- NJ

I have removed the engine & auto trans from a 1983 (built 12/82) 300TD. After removing all bell housing bolts I expected to be able to slide the transmission away from the engine. No luck. It appears to be stuck at about 3/4" to 1" seperation. Is there something I missed to release the trans or does it just need to be pulled apart with more force? -Mike

I am replacing the glass side rear window. My problem is in fitting the rubber seal into the "L" shaped frame that mounts to the vehicle. The glass itself fits into the rubber seal. The problem is in aligning and inserting the rubber seal into the "L" shaped frame. I have tried mild heat, glycerin, soapy water, at least five different brands of silicone spray, and finally electrical cable lube used in pulling wires through conduit. In every case I have used small flat tools in trying to work the seal into the "L: frame. Nothing has worked and this problem is driving me nutz!!