Tranny Filter

[Tobert]

I suppose this is what you are talking about?

http://www.neverseezproducts.com/gasketmake.htm

Bart

I usually use permatex copper for everything. You shouldn't need any for the transmission pan. In fact, it is not recommended, as it can act as a lube helping your gasket slide out of place as you tighten things up. Another reason not to use silicone is that pieces of it will break off and plug something important in your transmission. It has a lot more tiny holes and valves in it than your engine does.

If you do put some on, apply a little to the pan first, put the gasket on, then let it dry a bit so it acts as an adhesive instead. Still, it's best not to use any at all. Just clean everything well and the gasket will be fine.

[Joe_Black]

As Tobert mentions this is more as an adhesive use of the Permatex than sealing. I find that in many situations with an odd-shaped gasket that's been folded in a box for a while that you need more fingers than most of us come with to hold the gasket in place while trying to relocate the part into an assembly position. Using a high-tack slow drying gasket sealant in a thin, consistent layer helps a great deal and lets you focus on getting the part back into place without damaging the gasket.

Permatex Number 2 is just such a prodcut and is commonly available.



Great stuff: http://www.permatex.com/products/aut..._2_Sealant.htm

Just always remember to always apply any gasket sealer to the removable part side of the gasket surface unless specifically directed to do otherwise. This makes it very easy to clean the old gasket and sealant off when servicing the part in the future.

[nfpgasmask]

Thanks everyone, I'll report back with any problems next week! Hopefully it will go well, and depending on how disgustingly hot it is this weekend, I may try to photograph the session.

Bart

PS - anything above 70 degrees F is for cold-blooded creatures. Thank god summer in Chi-Town is short...

[Tone]

Absolutely NO gasket sealer on any of the VX gaskets (except oil pan) ESPECIALLY the tranny pan. I prefer the composite gaskets over the cork that comes with some filters but either should be work if you don't overtighten.

[nfpgasmask]

I just picked up the filter. It turned out to be $29.99 actually. Not too bad. The guy said it is OEM, came in a simple white box with cork gasket. I have the cork gasket flattening out right now, hopefully the folds will come out by this weekend.

Thanks - Bart