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88k5blazin

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I'm doing the trans pan in my 2004 dodge ram pickup. It has two different model transmissions. one calls for using a gasket and one calls for using gasket maker sealant. is one better than the other or would anyone recommend using both to ensure a solid seal. I've used both gasket and sealer on various parts for the k5 and havent had any issues. wondering what the proper way to do things is given this is my daily driver i rely on.
 
sweetk30 said:
gasket = rubber 100% dry on pan and case to let it seal.

if gasket maker is needed this stuff hands down. can get at any local autozone i know. http://www.permatex.com/products/Au...uto_Permatex_the_Right_Stuff_Gasket_Maker.htm

and with all rtv or gasket makers you DO NOT NEED A TON to make it seal. the extra goes someplace. . . . . . .

and dontforget the atf+4 mopar specific fluid = $$$
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I did get the atf 4 fluid. I have a rubber gasket and i got the ulyra gtey permtex gasket maker. U think just the rubber gasket would be enough or would u recommend another trip to the store to get the gasket makwr i recommended?
 
I replaced this fluid and filters about six months ago and the reason im replacing again is because it started leaking out the back corner. Last time around i did use both the gasket maker and the rubber gasket. When i pulled the pan down i noticed it had a tear in the corner. Do i think using both could have caused this? To much build up?
 
For a trans, order a quality trans pan gasket, and skip the gasket maker. There are too many small passages in an auto trans to get clogged up by excess gasket maker.

That permatex gasket maker freaking ROCKS, but this is not the right application for it.

For what its worth, i say skip the cheapy rubber gasket that comes with the filter, and order a quality one from somewhere. The good ones can be reused, have metal cores, and have metal circle things around the bolt holes to prevent overtightening and squeezing the gasket out.

Worth teh time/money to get a good gasket. Good luck!
 
blowing out a rubber gasket is way to much tourqe on bolts and squeazed it apart.

and rubber gaskets are fine if done correctly.

also lots of newer tranny pans dont use a gasket and thay use that sealer i linked from the factory.

its all in the flavor you like to play with.
 
hold on! dont put a gasket on that trans. it will leak guaranteed.

go to the dealer and ask for atf rtv. p/n 05010884aa

clean all the old stuff off. clean the trans off. make sure that atf doesnt get between the pan and the case when it goes back together. put a 3/16 bead of rtv all the way around, going around the inside of the bolt holes. slap that bitch on there. you dont even have to wait until its dry to put fluid in it. 7 1/4- 7-1/2 qts. check in neutral.

also look at the shift shaft seal. driver's side 3/4 of the way back and half way up the trans. it will have a gold arm on it with a bolt threw it. make sure the seal behind that is not leaking or pushed out of the bore. if it is, it will look like a pan leak. if its pushed out. just pop the arm off (10mm bolt) and use a socket to push it back in. the machine at the factory wasnt putting those seals in all the way, causing them to pop out.
 
I have had good luck with the cork gasket on the dodges, the black rubber one not soo much.
 
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