I messed up on my transmission pan need some ideas here guys?

[blackgn231]

Was replacing the filter and fliud thought it would be a good idea to install a drain plug. Well marked it off but did not look at the filter, well drilled thye hole and now the bolt in the pan that holds it is hitting the corner of the filter.I can either try to have it welded up and drill new hole, weld or braze the plug in and do away with the inside nut, or buy a used or new pan so what do you guys thing help.

 

[Phoneguy]

I would have the plug welded in.

Bryan

 

[Roger]

I installed a deep aluminum pan - sorry, I can't remember where I got it (it was mail order).

 

[haywire4130]

chalk it up to the old "measure twice cut once" and find a used stock pan. actually, i have a spare one if you want it cheap. i could even tig a drain bung on it for ya if you want? i put one on mine, it's very handy!

 

[TrAb]

Id probably get a nice aftermarket pan

 

[Roger]

I have my stock pan, I'm using a deep aluminum pan. I live in Orange Park.
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[stovebolt 34]

I did the same thing you did ( kick self in butt ) . Cleaned area around the hole , roughed it up , cut a small piece of thin sheet metal a little larger than the hole , little bit of JB weld around hole , imbed the metal , little more JB over metal , after it dries use JB on the outside , sand it smooth , paint it and you'r good to go . on drivers side of pan on the deep part near the back is a good place for the drain . doesn't hang down . All that said , welding would be the best option .

 

[luisturbog]

got pix of where not to put it??? I wanna install a drain plug but am weary about it now.

 

[RIFF RAFF]

WELD A BUNG TO IT .. THEN PUT YOUR PLUG IN PLACE .. EASY FIX .. USE A MAGNETIC PLUG

 

[SIXBANGR]

got pix of where not to put it??? I wanna install a drain plug but am weary about it now.

put it here

 

[stovebolt 34]

BINGO !! Sixbangr got it right . Same place I got mine .
Thanks Six . I'm not good on pictures ( cheap digital camera ) .

 

[Turbotime]

Easy Fix..................or go with an after market.

 

[bison]

$25 for a stock pan

 

[luisturbog]

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is that the sweet spot sixbangr???

 

[stovebolt 34]

Bison . . . Is this a good used pan ? Who sells it ?

Thanks . . . Gordon

 

[Grumpy]

Bison . . . Is this a good used pan ? Who sells it ?

Thanks . . . Gordon

Call me stupid BUT the way I see it is that HE has a good used pan he will sell for $25.. Reread it an see if ya agree with me.

 

[stovebolt 34]

I agree with you . I thought that was what he meant .