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| Author: | thepufferfishman [Sat Feb 12, 2011 7:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Autobox pan seal |
Autobox pan seal has started to weep on my 94 Z28 I bought a Fel pro gasket and it clearly states that this gasket should be fitted dry. As these gaskets are prone to leaking surely a bead of sealant would be a good idea? |
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| Author: | beneZ28 [Sun Feb 13, 2011 12:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Autobox pan seal |
Quote: Autobox pan seal has started to weep on my 94 Z28
Yes. Use a good bead of copper sealant gasket along w/ the Fel Pro gasket.
I bought a Fel pro gasket and it clearly states that this gasket should be fitted dry. As these gaskets are prone to leaking surely a bead of sealant would be a good idea? |
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| Author: | NeilTheCop [Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Autobox pan seal |
Quote: Autobox pan seal has started to weep on my 94 Z28
The gaskets are not prone to leaking. Owners are prone to over tightening the bolts.I bought a Fel pro gasket and it clearly states that this gasket should be fitted dry. As these gaskets are prone to leaking surely a bead of sealant would be a good idea? Lay the mounting side of the pan on a flat surface, and make sure it is not warped. If it is severely warped, replace the pan. If one edge, or flange, is lightly warped, use a hammer to straighten it. Look carefully at the bolt holes. If they are bowed in, like they were overtightened, use the ball end of a hammer and tap them back until they are flush with the lip of the pan. Clean the lip of the pan with brake cleaner, and apply a very light coat of gasket sealer to the pan. Fit the new gasket in place, and allow the gasket to set. Install the pan, and torque the bolts to 12 foot-pounds. Tighten the bolts a little at a time side-to-side and end-to-end to ensure the pan is drawn into place evenly. If you don't have a torque wrench just tighten the bolts by hand as tight as you can, then turn them another 1/4 turn, no more. |
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| Author: | smiffy [Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Autobox pan seal |
I can vouch for that! I over-tightened mine first time as I couldn't find the recommended torque setting anywhere! What I found most difficult however is unbolting it, letting the oil spill out whilst warm and then trying to let it down to change the oil........needs a drain plug i reckon! 
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| Author: | thepufferfishman [Fri May 06, 2011 6:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Autobox pan seal |
Just found that realsteel sell a universal drain plug kit. ie drop the pan and drill a hole and fit the drain plug kit.!!! no more ATF all over me and the garage floor!!!! |
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| Author: | smiffy [Sat May 21, 2011 9:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Autobox pan seal |
Its sooo reassuring to know I'm not the only person this has happened too!
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