Dropping Transmission pan - question

[rogerwa]

Not too long ago I bought a $400 2002 Focus wagon from my neighbor that was having overdrive problems. All indications point to a solenoid inside the transmission and I am preparing to replace it. In order to replace it I need to drop the transmission pan. My basic question is, do I just replace the gasket on reassembly or do I need to use a bead of gasket sealer? If I put a bead on, does that go on both side of the gasket??

Pretty basic, but I just want to do this once.

If this works, I got a steal of a deal. $400 plus $40 for the solenoid, $35 for a replacement hood from the junkyard, and about $100 for new brakes. Other than that it runs and looks great. With my daughter driving, $500 is about all I want to spend. I have already learned a lot of bodywork tricks due to her incidental vehicle to vehicle contact.

 

[dolluper]

Re: Dropping Transmission pan - question

If the gasket is a quaility corker NO GOOP just torque right evenly.......leave one at back loosly installed to drain remove the rest....drip pan at front to get fuild

 

[rogerwa]

Re: Dropping Transmission pan - question

Do you happen to know if there is special trans fluid for this? I plan on replacing the filter while I am in there as well..

 

[dolluper]

Re: Dropping Transmission pan - question

Standard Mercon V.......if you don't get a cork gasket throw a small bead 1/8 inch of rtv on pan around holes esp

 

[ezbtr]

Re: Dropping Transmission pan - question

just new pan gasket, tighten evenly, no silicone sealant

 

[rogerwa]

Re: Dropping Transmission pan - question

Thanks. Digging In tomorrow. Was able to get cork gasket.. Outside of stripping bolts, should go fine..

 

[robert graham]

Re: Dropping Transmission pan - question

I have used some 3M Yellow Weatherstrip Contact Adhesive to glue the cork gasket to the pan...keeps gasket from moving/oozing/sliding around when you tighten those bolts....but you can try it either way. The larger washers under the head of each bolt spreads the load and prevents bolts from deforming your pan as they are tightened.

 

[rogerwa]

Re: Dropping Transmission pan - question

Did it this weekend. Used the Cork gasket naked and no leaky leaky.. Installed the solenoids and the tranny shifts great. I didn't even make a mess. Probably the cheapest transmission fix there is.