Ray Block wrote:
>>-----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
>
>
Well this is a Chrysler reman trans I picked up in spring 2006, the
stock pan has been off once, when I took it off to put in a drain plug.
(Shrugs) Of all the things I have done, I have never had more
problems than with trans pan gaskets. I've done ONE that didnt leak,
that was the Neon, cork, with high-tack.
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