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      08-15-2018, 09:42 PM   #221
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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.
Buy the car. DCT leak is a common thing that even happens to cars as low as 10k miles I've seen. Don't let it stop you from getting the car you want!
As long as the car does not have transmission lights showing, and it drives fine, you shouldn't have any problems. Just replace the gaskets and top-up the fluids after you get the car.
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      08-16-2018, 07:18 PM   #222
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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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Buy the car. DCT leak is a common thing that even happens to cars as low as 10k miles I've seen. Don't let it stop you from getting the car you want!
As long as the car does not have transmission lights showing, and it drives fine, you shouldn't have any problems. Just replace the gaskets and top-up the fluids after you get the car.

Thanks guys for the input. After thinking about it for the last couple days, I have decided to move forward and purchase the e92. I've already spoken with the seller and we managed to agree on a deal for the car. I realize that the sipping/leakage on the lower and side pan is common on DCT transmissions, but it should not keep me from owning one. I will of course monitor it through out my ownership and take any steps I need to take in order to avoid any major issues and to keep the car running strong. I appreciate your guys' opinions and I'm excited to finally be an e9x M3 owner. Thanks.
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Thanks guys for the input. After thinking about it for the last couple days, I have decided to move forward and purchase the e92. I've already spoken with the seller and we managed to agree on a deal for the car. I realize that the sipping/leakage on the lower and side pan is common on DCT transmissions, but it should not keep me from owning one. I will of course monitor it through out my ownership and take any steps I need to take in order to avoid any major issues and to keep the car running strong. I appreciate your guys' opinions and I'm excited to finally be an e9x M3 owner. Thanks.
Congrats! You won't have a problem if you monitor the car's leak and do the repair sometime down the road, the DCT transmission is otherwise bulletproof.
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      08-18-2018, 05:22 AM   #224
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Thanks guys for the input. After thinking about it for the last couple days, I have decided to move forward and purchase the e92. I've already spoken with the seller and we managed to agree on a deal for the car. I realize that the sipping/leakage on the lower and side pan is common on DCT transmissions, but it should not keep me from owning one. I will of course monitor it through out my ownership and take any steps I need to take in order to avoid any major issues and to keep the car running strong. I appreciate your guys' opinions and I'm excited to finally be an e9x M3 owner. Thanks.
Good man. Don't forget to post pics once home safe!
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Just ordered the Wortec Pan....anybody have this installed?....Feedback? Thanks
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      09-22-2018, 11:13 PM   #226
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Hey Bill, did you get your wortec pan installed yet. I am debating on pulling the trigger on it. Any update?
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Not an M3, but 135i with the same transmission as you guys. My car is higher mileage (70k+), saw the dct pan leaking and changed the gasket, flushed the fluid. Nice $200 service. At the same time I cleaned the undertray and degreased EVERYTHING down there. 3 weeks later I check under the car tonight to see if it's leaking and the pan is now getting fluid and I can see it dripping from the mechatronics unit. Out of warranty now let's see who I can pay under the table to get this stupid sh*t fixed. and no it wasn't leaking the first time...
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      10-12-2018, 11:18 AM   #228
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Not an M3, but 135i with the same transmission as you guys. My car is higher mileage (70k+), saw the dct pan leaking and changed the gasket, flushed the fluid. Nice $200 service. At the same time I cleaned the undertray and degreased EVERYTHING down there. 3 weeks later I check under the car tonight to see if it's leaking and the pan is now getting fluid and I can see it dripping from the mechatronics unit. Out of warranty now let's see who I can pay under the table to get this stupid sh*t fixed. and no it wasn't leaking the first time...
Same DCT unit.
Mechatronics gasket fails always.
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      10-12-2018, 11:23 AM   #229
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Not an M3, but 135i with the same transmission as you guys. My car is higher mileage (70k+), saw the dct pan leaking and changed the gasket, flushed the fluid. Nice $200 service. At the same time I cleaned the undertray and degreased EVERYTHING down there. 3 weeks later I check under the car tonight to see if it's leaking and the pan is now getting fluid and I can see it dripping from the mechatronics unit. Out of warranty now let's see who I can pay under the table to get this stupid sh*t fixed. and no it wasn't leaking the first time...
Same DCT unit.
Mechatronics gasket fails always.
Yeah, gonna go to my local SoCal dealers and see if they can get BMW NA to cover it as a goodwill even though I'm out of warranty. This is f*ing ridiculous.
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Yeah, gonna go to my local SoCal dealers and see if they can get BMW NA to cover it as a goodwill even though I'm out of warranty. This is f*ing ridiculous.
I try to do that with BMW Canada but they denied my claim and pushed me aside, I was only 2 weeks out of warranty also. Bag of dicks.
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Looking forward to a review!
I've had the slonik DCT Pan for some time now and finally got around to the install. It has held up perfectly, with no leaks. A few DEs, a lot of canyon/mountain pass/back road driving, and a small amount of DDing (I have EVs for DD purposes).

My setup consists of using the Slonik DCT pan, coupled with the SSP Viton Gasket for the side cover. Everything is bone dry.

Recent pic of my pan after my RBs were installed:
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Looking forward to a review!
I've had the slonik DCT Pan for some time now. It has held up perfectly, with no leaks. A few DEs, a lot of canyon/mountain pass/back road driving, and a small amount of DDing (I have EVs for DD purposes).

My setup consists of using the Slonik DCT pan, coupled with the SSP Viton Gasket for the side cover. Everything is bone dry.

Recent pic of my pan after my RBs were recently installed:
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Is there any instructions on how to top it off properly?
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I'm also curious on how to keep DCT fluid topped off or how to simply check levels...possibly unscrew fill hole, put fluid in and wait til it drips out the hole?....that's typically how its done on other cars I've worked on.

Also, I ended up sending the Wortec pan back and now I noticed that its also sold as another brand, Agency Power...same pan. I did not like the quality and it also doesn't use the BMW gasket...it needs a sealant, (which isn't much of a problem) but I'm just going to suck it up $$ and get the Gintani pan that you would use your used BMW gasket with...And, if you don't want to re-use your BMW gasket, there is a Viton gasket that can be purchased from Ebay. BMW will not sell the OEM DCT pan gasket by itself...you have to buy the OEM plastic pan to get the gasket. Sooo....getting the Gintani pan with the Ebay Viton gasket ($99). Then, getting the AWRON gauge system to monitor temps on the track!!
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I'm also curious on how to keep DCT fluid topped off or how to simply check levels...possibly unscrew fill hole, put fluid in and wait til it drips out the hole?....that's typically how its done on other cars I've worked on.

Also, I ended up sending the Wortec pan back and now I noticed that its also sold as another brand, Agency Power...same pan. I did not like the quality and it also doesn't use the BMW gasket...it needs a sealant, (which isn't much of a problem) but I'm just going to suck it up $$ and get the Gintani pan that you would use your used BMW gasket with...And, if you don't want to re-use your BMW gasket, there is a Viton gasket that can be purchased from Ebay. BMW will not sell the OEM DCT pan gasket by itself...you have to buy the OEM plastic pan to get the gasket. Sooo....getting the Gintani pan with the Ebay Viton gasket ($99). Then, getting the AWRON gauge system to monitor temps on the track!!
Can you post the link for the viton gasket please. Thanks.
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Is there any instructions on how to top it off properly?
here's some info.

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=746269
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Can you post the link for the viton gasket please. Thanks.

I found this one on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/US-BMW-F80-...EAAOSwuMZZBQNb
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If anyone in SoCal has a DCT leak and is out of warranty pm me, found a guy who does the mechatronics gasket, DCT pan, and fluid flush for the most insane price you've ever heard.
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apparently the high pressure hoses that were replaced 3 years 15k miles ago started to leak again =(
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Jeeze. Lower pan leaks don’t bother me, and mine has a minor one. But the side/top sure does because of the PITA labor required.
At 50K now, I want to replace the leaky bottom and give it a fluid/filter service, but fear right after that the side will start leaking!
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Jeeze. Lower pan leaks don’t bother me, and mine has a minor one. But the side/top sure does because of the PITA labor required.
At 50K now, I want to replace the leaky bottom and give it a fluid/filter service, but fear right after that the side will start leaking!
Be careful, when the side leaks it drips down onto the pan an can make it look like the pan is leaking.
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I got 12 135i DCT that has a mechatronic leak. I thought it was oil pan but after changing that, I discovered it was slow leak from the mechatronic.

It's either gasket or mechatronic sleeve.

Did you get your mechatronic gasket leak fixed? If so, were you able to do it without dropping the tranny?

I assume if the mechatronic sleeve is leaking, you have to drop the tranny?

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Be careful, when the side leaks it drips down onto the pan an can make it look like the pan is leaking.
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