> -----Original Message-----
> From: jon@dakota-truck.net
>
> Tom Coulter <metalshop@optonline.net> wrote:
> [...]
> > Regarding Ray's comment:
> > "For a lot less money use this... http://tinyurl.com/B-M-drain-plug You
> can
> > probably find them at Autozone, NAPA or Advance Auto Parts as well."
>
> > I'd say this: as a machinist, I'd be very reluctant to trust a kit like
> > this that instructs to bore & tap a hole in the thin pan wall. A much
> > better approach (imho) would be to just obtain a suitable plug (3/8" -
> 1/2"
> > dia.) and make a threaded boss to accept the plug. Then I'd simply weld
> the
> > boss to a bored hole in the pan. This enables a very strong thread and
> > ensures that the plug doesn't protrude into the pan (to possibly
> interfere
> > w/ whatever). But that's just me ...
>
>
> The B&M kit doesn't require tapping - as you rightly acknowledged,
> tapping a hole in a sheet metal pan would be an excersize in futility.
> If you double check the description, you'll notice that it only says
> you need to drill a hole - not tap it. Basically, you just drill a
> hole, the inner half of the kit along with a gasket goes inside the
> pan and you install the supplied nut on the outside threads. As you
> tighten the nut, the gasket is compressed , sealing off the hole. The
> included 1/8 NPT plug can then be installed in the inner threads. You
> do need to be aware of what is inside the pan, but clearance is
> generally not an issue, and it should be installed in a flat section.
>
>snip<
>
> > Two final questions:
> > When the pan is dropped, must a new gasket be used when the pan is
> > reinstalled? (Maybe it comes w/ a new filter?)
>
>
> Yep, you'll need to use a new gasket, and most filters do come with
> the gasket. (You'll need to make sure the old gasket is cleaned off
> also.) One thing you might want to check on though - and maybe
> someone with more experience here can chime in - I think there is a
> rubber gasket available which is supposed to be much better than the
> cork ones which usually come with a replacement filter. The rubber
> ones might even be reusable? (not sure)
>
>
> > Do I gather that once the pan is reinstalled, the tranny is filled from
> the
> > dip stick port?
>
>
> Yep! -Jon-
What Jon said....x 2. Regarding the pan gasket, most reputable filters
come with a cork gasket. While those will seal ok if you don't over
tighten the bolts, you will always have to clean off the old material before
installing a new gasket the next time. PITA!
Better, much better, is to get a reusable Mopar pan gasket from your
friendly dealer's parts counter. They are multilayer metal/rubber. I've
reused mine at least a dozen times. It does not leak and your only cleanup
is wiping it off. A little pricey but well worth it in effort and time
saved.
Ray
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