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      02-05-2018, 07:12 PM   #199
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$800 is still expensive... I think $700 including shipping is the perfect price.
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$800 is still expensive... I think $700 including shipping is the perfect price.
i think best price is 300. with installing of course. and oil

who wants really best stuff for reasonable price, now has a chance to buy it.
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I'm down for one for $800....

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      02-06-2018, 08:16 PM   #202
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i think best price is 300. with installing of course. and oil

who wants really best stuff for reasonable price, now has a chance to buy it.
I agree. Slonik DCT pans should be all factory installed in BMW's with DCT transmission.
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      02-08-2018, 09:18 AM   #203
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Mine has probably been leaking for the past 4 years and 80k kms. Transmission never through a code, and the leaking doesn't drip anything.

I was told to fix it by a mechanic who told me my car will blow up. I thought to myself that it is not really worth fixing if the car doesn't complain about it, and 80K kms later it still goes on.

Mine is leaking for the side, haven't looked at it for the past 2 years lol.
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      02-08-2018, 09:43 AM   #204
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Mine has probably been leaking for the past 4 years and 80k kms. Transmission never through a code, and the leaking doesn't drip anything.

I was told to fix it by a mechanic who told me my car will blow up. I thought to myself that it is not really worth fixing if the car doesn't complain about it, and 80K kms later it still goes on.

Mine is leaking for the side, haven't looked at it for the past 2 years lol.
Seems to be an almost universal problem. Long term I'd like to fix mine properly but in the meantime I'm sure it's fine.

You might consider topping off the fluid at some point.
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      02-08-2018, 03:18 PM   #205
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Until a proven fix of not leaking comes about, I will keep topping off. I like the slonik pan for added cooling and capacity. @slonik Maybe now you can solve the mechatronics cover leak!

My car actually does not leak from the pan but has a very small weep from the mechatronics cover.

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Seems to be an almost universal problem. Long term I'd like to fix mine properly but in the meantime I'm sure it's fine.

You might consider topping off the fluid at some point.
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      02-08-2018, 03:43 PM   #206
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Until a proven fix of not leaking comes about, I will keep topping off. I like the slonik pan for added cooling and capacity. @slonik Maybe now you can solve the mechatronics cover leak!

My car actually does not leak from the pan but has a very small weep from the mechatronics cover.
you need some custom made side cover?

i'll get dct with s65 on hands in next few weeks, so i'll see what i can make with it.

it looks really simple on pics

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slonik I really appreciate the enthusiasm! Fan of the lower pan and a buyer of that at some point, likely the side-cover as well. Keep up the good work.
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      02-17-2018, 11:38 PM   #208
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has anyone tried this aluminum pan? it's only $450.
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      05-19-2018, 11:24 PM   #209
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If you ever get those bolts and try them out let me know. I would like to order a set of my own bolts also.

Anyone with the SSP kit take 1 of the bolts and measure for us?! thanks!
don't get the bolts ... doesn't match the thread D:
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That's weird. I have a set (#28107842386) and I can tell you they are not aluminum. ISTA doesn't mention replacing them btw. I also have a set of the mechatronics screws (#28107842829) which is pretty much the same screw, but 10mm shorter. ISTA calls for screw replacement on mechatronics.

I am doing my transmission this weekend, so I will know better, but something somewhere is not right with Al screws. As a side note, my car is 03/2012.
yeah the OEM screws are steel ... not aluminum!
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      05-22-2018, 06:08 PM   #211
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Slonik - any update on your side pan? A package of both that would totally fix the leaks once and for all would be great.
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      05-29-2018, 01:58 AM   #212
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Have my 2013 (with 30k miles) in dealer right now having 3 simultaneous DCT oil leaks repaired. Side cover, top of tranny, oil cooler supply hose coupling. It's a good thing I went in when I did. I was down about 2.5liters and was wondering why the tranny was not shifting as hard as it used to.....
Extended warranty covering the $2800 bill. BMW figured 14 hours of labor with dropping the tranny and completing the job.
Hopefully, this is a one time repair!
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Have my 2013 (with 30k miles) in dealer right now having 3 simultaneous DCT oil leaks repaired. Side cover, top of tranny, oil cooler supply hose coupling. It's a good thing I went in when I did. I was down about 2.5liters and was wondering why the tranny was not shifting as hard as it used to.....
Extended warranty covering the $2800 bill. BMW figured 14 hours of labor with dropping the tranny and completing the job.
Hopefully, this is a one time repair!
Once its done, keep an eye on that fokker during the warranty period. Had a brand new box installed at 19k miles. 10k miles later it was sipping, only checked it 6 month after the 2y warranty went out.....
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Once its done, keep an eye on that fokker during the warranty period. Had a brand new box installed at 19k miles. 10k miles later it was sipping, only checked it 6 month after the 2y warranty went out.....
Thanks. Yes. Will do. I'm going underneath it this weekend for pictures as baseline just after the repair and will track in annually.
It's too bad we have to do this but I guess that's the price we pay to own these amazing cars....
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Thanks. Yes. Will do. I'm going underneath it this weekend for pictures as baseline just after the repair and will track in annually.
It's too bad we have to do this but I guess that's the price we pay to own these amazing cars....
Hi Rick. Did you see my post above regarding the Slonik DCT pan? I think that may the best solution. I showed you pictures of it on my phone as well at breakfast a couple weeks ago.
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Hi Rick. Did you see my post above regarding the Slonik DCT pan? I think that may the best solution. I showed you pictures of it on my phone as well at breakfast a couple weeks ago.
Hey Jaghit,
Yes. I remember your posts and pics you showed me at breakfast. Looks like the best way to go but what's funny is everything but my DCT pan was leaking.

The original pan is still on the DCT with gasket and was never replaced during this warranty repair. The dealer said it was not source of the leaks.
I just went underneath to take a look and the pan looks dry so far....
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you need some custom made side cover?

i'll get dct with s65 on hands in next few weeks, so i'll see what i can make with it.

it looks really simple on pics

Any progress or update on the side pan/gasket?
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Just bought this from Vivid Racing. https://www.vividracing.com/wortec-a...151448753.html
I too have seepage in my DCT and plan to change the seals and pan. I still cannot find good DIY instructions on how to replace the side seal. I have seen people reference lower transmission but unsure how to do this activity. Thanks in advanced.
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Hope this thread is still alive. I have a question. So I've been in the market for an e92 now for the past 3 months and I've finally found one, for a great price. Most importantly, it's a one owner car with all maintenance records in hand. I've seen the car in person, runs and looks great, but after getting a PPI done on the vehicle, there was leakage found on both the lower and side pan of the DCT transmission. It is the only issue that the shop found with the vehicle, other than some upcoming maintenance services. After going through this thread regarding DCT leakage, it seems like it is a common issue, but also possibly a concerning and a recurring one. Should I make the purchase or pass on it, if it's that big of a problem and not worth dealing with. Also, this would be the second time that the lower pan was leaking. Last time it was replaced about a year ago, according to the maintenance records.
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Hope this thread is still alive. I have a question. So I've been in the market for an e92 now for the past 3 months and I've finally found one, for a great price. Most importantly, it's a one owner car with all maintenance records in hand. I've seen the car in person, runs and looks great, but after getting a PPI done on the vehicle, there was leakage found on both the lower and side pan of the DCT transmission. It is the only issue that the shop found with the vehicle, other than some upcoming maintenance services. After going through this thread regarding DCT leakage, it seems like it is a common issue, but also possibly a concerning and a recurring one. Should I make the purchase or pass on it, if it's that big of a problem and not worth dealing with. Also, this would be the second time that the lower pan was leaking. Last time it was replaced about a year ago, according to the maintenance records.
If the car is what you want don't let the sipping DCT stop you. As you've read its (unfortunately) a very common issue so if DCT is your thing it can be tricky to find a "dry" car. Grab the car, obviously assuming you have repair cost reasonably tracked and within overall budget.

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