OK so i dropped the pan changed the filters etc... The filter kit came with a rubber gasket. The guy at AZ said I should also use a liquid gasket as well.

So I bought that as well. Replaced the pan filled with fluid and went for a ride. When I got home I got under the D to see if any bolts needed

tightening and trans fluid was dripping out. I tightened the area but to no avail. Big waste of money. So please help me. What did I do wrong. Should i

just have went with the rubber gasket? I cleaned everything really good.Thanks

 

I personally just used the black rtv and it was doin good until i broke a bolt, which caused a leak. But i believe that if you got the gasket you shouldve just used the gasket.

 

Rubber gaskets do not need anything on them other then a little grease to wettin the surfaces before installation. The guy at AZ doesn't know what he is talking about!

Get a pan and drop it again and get a new gasket on behalf of their screw up and filter the fluid back in or replace.

Remember to only use ATF+4 fluid, not compatible fluids.

 

Got it. Will do. Thank you for the replies.

 

I personally have no luck with getting trans pans back on without them leaking unless I use a torque wrench and follow the torque sequence. A little atf on the new gasket is all you need as hydra was saying.

 

AZ refunded me the price of the filter kit and gave me a new gasket. Had to "eat" the fluid. Put the new gasket on by itself and do far so good. I used

the torque sequence but I don't have a torque wrench. So far no leaks....maybe a torque wrench for my b-day!

 

Even if you get a cheapo ($20 bucks) Harbor Freight it is still better then nothing.


Be aware that the OEM style has metal rings at each of the bolt holes. When you tighten them up it keeps the bolts from bending the pan cover and holds a perfect lip for the gasket face lips. This is a much better gasket because of which.

I never used ATF on the gasket surface, I only use a VERY light coat of grease enough to make it a bit wet before installation. Now as for oil filters, yea those I use a little fresh oil rubbed on them before I seat them. But that is probably the only acceptation, at least for what I do.

 

I gotta do this again this summer. Using the gasket this time around and gettin a brand new pan.

 

If you find a good deal on a pan please post it.

 

I'll 1 up ya, whenever i do a transmission service myself i buy a new pan with the gasket, great to have a fresh new edge/gasket to keep everything clean