I'm going to fix a trans pan gasket leak that I have had since having a trans service done. It was done about six months ago and leaked since I got the car back. I don't trust the mechanic that did it so I'm fixing it myself. Heres the question. I have the 200 4r trans with an Art Carr deep pan. Should I use a cork gasket or go with the right stuff only? Or a combination of both? Also anyone know how many quarts of ATF with the deep pan?
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Lee Thompson
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I prefer cork with a thin coat of vaseline on each side to prevent it from sticking. I would guess 10 qts.
I prefer cork with a thin coat of vaseline on each side to prevent it from sticking. I would guess 10 qts.
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Cork
I like the cork gasket. Cross tourqe the bolts and do not over tighten. I use a thin coat of gasket sealer on the pan side. No leaks on my last one. Good time to install a drain plug if you don't have one already.
I like the cork gasket. Cross tourqe the bolts and do not over tighten. I use a thin coat of gasket sealer on the pan side. No leaks on my last one. Good time to install a drain plug if you don't have one already. I would use a fiber gasket. Not cork.
With a cast aluminum pan, you shouldn't be having leakage issues, Be sure it is actually the pan, and if so get a fiber (Farpack or Accopack) gasket.
Then I would have the pan surfaced or look for a burr or other obvious defect.
A monkey could put one of those pans on without messing it up.
With a cast aluminum pan, you shouldn't be having leakage issues, Be sure it is actually the pan, and if so get a fiber (Farpack or Accopack) gasket.
Then I would have the pan surfaced or look for a burr or other obvious defect.
A monkey could put one of those pans on without messing it up.
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wrong stuff
Take the "right stuff" and stuff it...
Take the "right stuff" and stuff it...
Ya,
The "Right Stuff" is excellent stuff, but NOT for a transmission.
Pan gaskets go on dry, no sealant.
I use the fiber gaskets, much better quality than anything else except the newer OEM type rubber embossed deals.
They are about $2-3 each instead of less than $1 each like the cork, but they aren't as porous as cork and not as easily overcompressed.
Sounds like your monkey screwed the pooch.
Glad you got it fixed.
The "Right Stuff" is excellent stuff, but NOT for a transmission.
Pan gaskets go on dry, no sealant.
I use the fiber gaskets, much better quality than anything else except the newer OEM type rubber embossed deals.
They are about $2-3 each instead of less than $1 each like the cork, but they aren't as porous as cork and not as easily overcompressed.
Sounds like your monkey screwed the pooch.
Glad you got it fixed.
