Lunatic
1/2 ton status
I can not get my pan to seal for more than a day.
I have tried numerous gaskets types firstly, have checked for oddities on the trans mating surface, cracks in the housing, pan issues......
The only thing I can think up at this point is it (the trans) isnt breathing properly, which is forcing the gasket to blow after a certain amount of running.
Fresh pan installation - I ran to work yesterday morning, roughly 80-85 outside. No leak once parked at work. I drove home after work, roughly 105-07 outside - The leak returned, as always, at the pass rear corner.
I wiped and tightened what turned out to be pretty dam loose bolts after already being checked twice prior to the inital fill. Wiped everything off, ran and drove to work this morning (under the same conditions) - I didnt even bother checking once there.
I drove home tonight, and assuming the drip had returned, grabbed a rag after pulling into the drive, wiped everything down again (go figure), dropped a drip pan, and went inside. I had to wait for the everything to cool way down (true 3" duals with Flowtech headers is a tight fit - Even the pan is too hot to touch.)
So......After dinner, I went out to the driveway, checked the temps by hand, and then noticed that the minor drip wasnt so minor anymore. I was happy I had dropped the drip pan earlier - I think I lost about 3 quarts in the time I was inside. I checked for loose bolts once again and found a few, tightened a few - The drip became a flow.
So, I drained the pan, pulled all but two bolts, and walked away.
I tried to pull the breather tube at the top of the trans but it wouldnt give. I need to make sure it's clear, and Ill be re-checking everything again tomorrow evening as well.
But, dam - What else can it be ? Any additional ideas would be helpful.
Lunatic
Ft Hood, TX
I have tried numerous gaskets types firstly, have checked for oddities on the trans mating surface, cracks in the housing, pan issues......
The only thing I can think up at this point is it (the trans) isnt breathing properly, which is forcing the gasket to blow after a certain amount of running.
Fresh pan installation - I ran to work yesterday morning, roughly 80-85 outside. No leak once parked at work. I drove home after work, roughly 105-07 outside - The leak returned, as always, at the pass rear corner.
I wiped and tightened what turned out to be pretty dam loose bolts after already being checked twice prior to the inital fill. Wiped everything off, ran and drove to work this morning (under the same conditions) - I didnt even bother checking once there.
I drove home tonight, and assuming the drip had returned, grabbed a rag after pulling into the drive, wiped everything down again (go figure), dropped a drip pan, and went inside. I had to wait for the everything to cool way down (true 3" duals with Flowtech headers is a tight fit - Even the pan is too hot to touch.)
So......After dinner, I went out to the driveway, checked the temps by hand, and then noticed that the minor drip wasnt so minor anymore. I was happy I had dropped the drip pan earlier - I think I lost about 3 quarts in the time I was inside. I checked for loose bolts once again and found a few, tightened a few - The drip became a flow.
So, I drained the pan, pulled all but two bolts, and walked away.
I tried to pull the breather tube at the top of the trans but it wouldnt give. I need to make sure it's clear, and Ill be re-checking everything again tomorrow evening as well.
But, dam - What else can it be ? Any additional ideas would be helpful.
Lunatic
Ft Hood, TX
But I dont use RTV on gaskets.......so.......one tube....seemed enough. 
I dont use it too much.
