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Old 02-21-2004, 08:36 PM   #1
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tranny pan leaking

installed new tranny pan and gasket a few weeks ago.now its leaking fluid out from around the bolts.not the pan gasket. what should I do to fix this.should I drop the pan and put some silicone on the bolts this time.I really want to get this fixed.
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Old 02-21-2004, 11:21 PM   #2
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If it's leaking around the bolts, it is probably bent around the holes in the pan. This happens when folks think if a little tightening is good, a whole lot is better. Did you check the pan rails to see if they were straight?

I would never let silicone get close to a tranny of mine. Too many small passages for the stuff to get in and mess something up. I know it's a mess, but I would take it back off and make sure everything is straight. This time, don't let a gorilla tighten the bolts.

Oh, and use a new gasket too.
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