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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 12:54 AM
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i have a 2000 Dodge Stratus and wanting to replace my transmission gasket for the third time... i am having trouble knowing how to torque or proper way of replacement of the gasket ... maybe i am missing something.... after installation the gasket begins to leak.. need help please wanting to know if i need to use a torque wrench or cross pattern
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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Are you using the RTV for transmissions or a pan gasket? The torque is 12 ft pounds. Also you need to clean out all bolt holes the have silicone in them. Or you can damage the case.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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The issue your having is with the pan itself. The pan bolts can easly be over torque. I just went through this. I had to do the tranny pan twice and the 2nd time is what it took to prevent the leaks. Go to rockauto. Also the new tranny pams have a bolt to flush the tranny. Pick up the gasket and also use rtv.

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