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3.4 grape of wrath
09-09-2018, 07:23 AM
I had my trans rebuilt by performabuilt awhile back and the trans pan started to leak recently. I had a spare lying around so I installed it instead of trying to play iron smith. Lasted about a week and that one started to leak. Did I mention we just had our driveway repaved and is one of the wife's pet peeves?
And no, I didn't follow tightening sequence or torque specs. So I looked around and found this on ebay. Looks like a real nice piece and comes polished, price was right too. I also added a magnet to the drain plug. Will be installing this today.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/181977833481

LTb1ow
09-09-2018, 01:11 PM
I am confused, if you admit you didn't follow proper installation process, what is a new pan going to change?

3.4 grape of wrath
09-09-2018, 06:47 PM
I am confused, if you admit you didn't follow proper installation process, what is a new pan going to change?

Sorry to mention this is a cast aluminium pan. Although I did follow the torque specs this time around.

IROCZman15
09-10-2018, 07:41 AM
be verrrrrry aware that the drain plug bolt head will now be the lowest part of your pan, and if it scrapes pavement/object in road it is most susceptible to being torn off/damaged. especially so if this pan is deeper than stock depth. just be aware of it thats all

3.4 grape of wrath
09-10-2018, 07:34 PM
be verrrrrry aware that the drain plug bolt head will now be the lowest part of your pan, and if it scrapes pavement/object in road it is most susceptible to being torn off/damaged. especially so if this pan is deeper than stock depth. just be aware of it thats all

I should have changed it to a plug instead of a bolt like I did on my other pan.
It will have to wait until the future now.