In the course of a year, I have had to replace my transmission pan gasket at least 4 times. Each time, it will develop a leak on the front driver side in the corner of the pan (Most noticeable on the ground when I park down hill) and in a couple other small places around the pan itself. I have checked sensors and everything on the transmission case for leakage in other spots just in case it wasn't the pan / gasket to no avail. Lately I have just been letting it leak then just top off as needed. Keep in mind it's not a lot (Just enough to be annoying!).
I have taken the pan off plenty of times before and have tried rubber gaskets as well as AT RTV (Not the two combined of course) and it still seeps.
What I am wondering is if the pan may be bent / warped? If so, I know they don't sell basic "44RE" transmission pans that aren't cast aluminum and under $200, but as far as I am aware the "A904" pan has the same bolt pattern, and I can find those on Summit starting at $50 for a basic steel one (Including drain plug, which is helpful). Would that pan work if I decided to change the pans out?
Just want to make sure if anyone has run into this before and if they know whether or not the oil pans are compatible.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DCC-4007886/?rtype=10
Thanks!
1997 Dodge Dakota
SLT Club Cab
5.2L Magnum V8
289,000 miles
I have taken the pan off plenty of times before and have tried rubber gaskets as well as AT RTV (Not the two combined of course) and it still seeps.
What I am wondering is if the pan may be bent / warped? If so, I know they don't sell basic "44RE" transmission pans that aren't cast aluminum and under $200, but as far as I am aware the "A904" pan has the same bolt pattern, and I can find those on Summit starting at $50 for a basic steel one (Including drain plug, which is helpful). Would that pan work if I decided to change the pans out?
Just want to make sure if anyone has run into this before and if they know whether or not the oil pans are compatible.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DCC-4007886/?rtype=10
Thanks!
1997 Dodge Dakota
SLT Club Cab
5.2L Magnum V8
289,000 miles