> -----Original Message-----
> From: jon@dakota-truck.net
>
> Tom Coulter <metalshop@optonline.net> wrote:
>
> > Again, model is:
> > '97 Dakota Sport | 2WD | 3.9L
>
> > I have the pancake filter out and a new one on deck.
>
> > What compound(s) would be good to apply to the gasket surfaces before
> > installing?
> > Any I would I definitely NOT want to use?
> > Would a thin film of grease be a bad idea?
>
>
> Are you using the steel and rubber reusable Mopar gasket or are you
> installing a rubber and/or cork one time use gasket? If its the
> latter, I'd be tempted to spread a very thin bead of RTV on both sides
> of the gasket (or on the underside of the transmission and on the top
> of the pan). If its the reusable rubber and steel gasket, then I
> don't think I'd use anything. A little RTV would help the cork style
> gasket to seal, but I don't think I'd use anything with the reusable
> gasket because when you go to change it again, you're going to have to
> clean off the RTV, and anyway, from what I've heard, the rubber/steel
> style doesn't really need any help in the sealing department.
>
>
> > Interestingly, in the front-right corner of the bottom of the
> transmission
> > is a small spring-loaded (flat) pin that points down into the corner of
> the
> > pan. Any hunches as to what the function is?
>
>
> Is there any chance it could be the end of the dipstick?
>
>
> ---Jon-
Agree 100% with your advise and your guess on the dipstick, Jon. The only
thing I might add is being careful with tightening the pan bolts. They
only require 13 ft.lbs. (17Nm) torque. Over tightening those bolts on a
steel pan can lead to distortion of the sealing surface and, of course,
leaks.
Ray
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