Transmission Pan Question

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Nope... I just get one of these for my stock pan.... Carquest is usually the only place that I can find that has them normally in stock.... and there less than $5...

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Normally they work OK if you torque them properly and use a good gasket. I prefer the Neoprene gaskets over Cork/Rubber. Th350 even has some OEM pans with a drainplug, or get one of those parts that Joe suggests. If you're change is just for a drainplug, then no sense in spending a fortune.
 

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i put one on my 700r4 was around 70 dollars and from b&m, that was a few years ago, it holds an extra two quarts now wich was a bonus
 

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i put one on my 700r4 was around 70 dollars and from b&m, that was a few years ago, it holds an extra two quarts now wich was a bonus

I believe those B&M pans also have some small fins to help with cooling along with the extra 2 quarts so its worth it. Extra cooling will always let a trans last longer. And you get the added benefit of a trans drainplug.
 

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I believe those B&M pans also have some small fins to help with cooling along with the extra 2 quarts so its worth it. Extra cooling will always let a trans last longer. And you get the added benefit of a trans drainplug.

you are correct has small fins to help with cooling
 

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You dont have to pay their full price on stuff Dave, Jegs and Summit and many other places carry their stuff for less.
 

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if i ever have a chrome pan, the first thing i do is sand the chrome off of the sealing surface, otherwise, they leak. same with valve covers, oil pans, or timing chain covers.
 

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if i ever have a chrome pan, the first thing i do is sand the chrome off of the sealing surface, otherwise, they leak. same with valve covers, oil pans, or timing chain covers.

Really?
 

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