> -----Original Message-----
> From: Terrible Tom
>
> I discovered
> that I once again have a fuel leak from the lines at the fuel pump, and
> what appears to be a good portion of the transmission fluid has leaked
> out under the truck. "Re-use OE pan gasket" BAH! Next time I see
> that foot note somewhere I'm going to punch the closest wall.
>
> I reused the Chrysler hard gasket on my Chrysler reman 46RH when I
> pulled the pan to install a drainplug. I didnt need the drain plug -
> the oil seeped out all on its own!!!
>
> Cork and Hightack, screw this rubber plastic gasket crap.
Tom, if you're talking about the multi-layer, reusable trans pan gasket,
don't be too quick to blame the gasket. I suspect you're using the stock
steel trans pan and they are easily deformed around the bolt holes after
being tightened a few times. If that's the case then yes, the cork and
hightack may be right for you.
Also, don't overlook the possibility the dipstick seal may be leaking.
I've seen two kinds...an o-ring on the tube and a sleeve of sorts that fits
into the hole in the trans hole for the dipstick tube.
Personally, I've reused my multi-layer pan gasket at least a dozen times
over the years and have never had even a hint of a leak. However, I'm also
using a cast aluminum pan. You couldn't pay me enough to go back to a cork
gasket! :)
Ray
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