I will be dropping my transmission pan on the Caravan with a Chrysler 62TE transmission soon and wonder if I should use the gasket that came with the filter from Wix, or if I should use liquid gasket as was done at the factory, and at the dealer at 60k miles? I would rather use the gasket, personally, but I have also heard that the liquid is better at preventing leaks.
Use Wix provided gasket or liquid gasket?
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I would use the included gasket. Makes pan drops easier in the future. Also I never had any leaks from a Toyota transmission that uses that hard to remove factory FIPG when replaced with the included pan gasket.
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Use the gasket in the kit. You should also get a Drain pan with a drain plug because the OEM pan doesn't have a drain. Dorman makes a pan for the Caravan's. What brand of ATF+4 are you going to use?
Are you just doing a pan drop and refill?
Are you just doing a pan drop and refill?
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I bought a transmission filter and gasket kit for my Camry. The gasket seams really cheaply made, rubber. I also bought a FelPro, which was much nicer, feels like felt or something. Have yet to put it on yet though.
I got the doorman pan with a drain. I will drop the pan, measure the fluid out, replace the filter, and replace the fluid withe the same amount. I got 7 quarts of Supertech ATF+4.
Also, I will drill a hole or 2 in the filter to make sure I measure all the fluid. And I will retorque the pan bolts after a few hundred miles. Anything I am missing to be an adequately anal BITOG member?
i usually start with 3 quarts of fluid, run it and shift through the gears then check the fluid level and add as needed
Originally Posted By: Oscar_Ruitt
Also, I will drill a hole or 2 in the filter to make sure I measure all the fluid. And I will retorque the pan bolts after a few hundred miles. Anything I am missing to be an adequately anal BITOG member?
I don't get the hole in filter suggestion. Fluid amounts can be measured without all that fuss.Let it all drain into a large pan and measure what's there. No rocket science here. There should be a flat magnet in the pan, clean it or get one to put in. They make a difference
I would use the gasket. Use a straight edge to make sure the pan is flat (especially at bolt holes)and torque to specs. Sometimes you need to gently tap with a ball peen hammer to flatten at bolt holes.No need to torque it again.
Also, I will drill a hole or 2 in the filter to make sure I measure all the fluid. And I will retorque the pan bolts after a few hundred miles. Anything I am missing to be an adequately anal BITOG member?
I don't get the hole in filter suggestion. Fluid amounts can be measured without all that fuss.Let it all drain into a large pan and measure what's there. No rocket science here. There should be a flat magnet in the pan, clean it or get one to put in. They make a difference
I would use the gasket. Use a straight edge to make sure the pan is flat (especially at bolt holes)and torque to specs. Sometimes you need to gently tap with a ball peen hammer to flatten at bolt holes.No need to torque it again.
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If the factory put it on with sealer that is what I would put it back with.
Originally Posted By: Oscar_Ruitt
I will be dropping my transmission pan on the Caravan with a Chrysler 62TE transmission soon and wonder if I should use the gasket that came with the filter from Wix, or if I should use liquid gasket as was done at the factory, and at the dealer at 60k miles? I would rather use the gasket, personally, but I have also heard that the liquid is better at preventing leaks.
I went online and bought a Mopar gasket. Composite shell along with little rubber nubs for sealing and it's reusable. Are you sure yours came with a liquid gasket?
I've always thrown the ATF filter gaskets in the trash. No thanks.. whatever OEM may be, that is for me.
I will be dropping my transmission pan on the Caravan with a Chrysler 62TE transmission soon and wonder if I should use the gasket that came with the filter from Wix, or if I should use liquid gasket as was done at the factory, and at the dealer at 60k miles? I would rather use the gasket, personally, but I have also heard that the liquid is better at preventing leaks.
I went online and bought a Mopar gasket. Composite shell along with little rubber nubs for sealing and it's reusable. Are you sure yours came with a liquid gasket?
I've always thrown the ATF filter gaskets in the trash. No thanks.. whatever OEM may be, that is for me.
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Use the gasket they include.
Liquid gaskets are easier to apply at the factory, when the pan is brand new and there's no oil on it. But it's almost impossible to apply on a used transmission with oil all over it.
Also consider getting an aftermarket transmission pan with a drain plug, so you never have to drop the pan again. Dorman probably makes one for your transmission, and those Chrysler minivans need frequent fluid changes
Liquid gaskets are easier to apply at the factory, when the pan is brand new and there's no oil on it. But it's almost impossible to apply on a used transmission with oil all over it.
Also consider getting an aftermarket transmission pan with a drain plug, so you never have to drop the pan again. Dorman probably makes one for your transmission, and those Chrysler minivans need frequent fluid changes
A few years ago with my 99 Caravan I changed the trans filter and used the rubber gasket supplied with the kit. Within a couple of days the gasket migrated outward in some areas between the bolts. As if it were being "squished" out. This created a massive leak and left a line of oil all the way down my street and into my driveway. I will never use a rubber gasket in a situation like that again. Gasket maker is for me. Clean the surfaces with a solvent first and then "glue" the pan on. Bolts later.
I ended up using the gasket that came with the filter. I can see how it could squeeze out and I will watch it. Also, I only measured 4.5 quarts. Everywhere I read people get 6 or more from this transmission. Could it be that some sequence of events before I dropped the pan would leave more fluid in the torque converter? I tried measuring the level with a coat hanger after a 10 mile drive, but my OBD scanner does not provide Trans temp, so I don't really know yet if it was low.
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Use the gasket in the kit. You should also get a Drain pan with a drain plug because the OEM pan doesn't have a drain. Dorman makes a pan for the Caravan's. What brand of ATF+4 are you going to use?
Are you just doing a pan drop and refill?
Sounds good to me. I replaced the pan on the Malibu with the same one. Makes changing fluid a breeze. I would use the supplied gasket considering you are replacing the pan. If it was the OEM pan I would use what they used. Just make sure to really clean off the gasket material to ensure a proper seal
Use the gasket in the kit. You should also get a Drain pan with a drain plug because the OEM pan doesn't have a drain. Dorman makes a pan for the Caravan's. What brand of ATF+4 are you going to use?
Are you just doing a pan drop and refill?
Sounds good to me. I replaced the pan on the Malibu with the same one. Makes changing fluid a breeze. I would use the supplied gasket considering you are replacing the pan. If it was the OEM pan I would use what they used. Just make sure to really clean off the gasket material to ensure a proper seal
Originally Posted By: badtlc
If anyone is just interested in doing fluid exchanges drain/fill, you can get over 4 qts via a vacuum pump through the dipstick tube on this transmission.
You still have to drop the pan to change the filter obviously.
That would be nice if all vehicles had dipsticks. Part of the reason why I did this for my Malibu is it has a filler and a small nut which is used to measure the "max fill" for the transmission. You are supposed to fill aprox. the amount taken out and with the engine running and flat you would need to top it off until the fluid is coming out the hole. Put the nut back on and it's considered full. If I had a dipstick this would have been my preferred method but not everybody is so lucky
If anyone is just interested in doing fluid exchanges drain/fill, you can get over 4 qts via a vacuum pump through the dipstick tube on this transmission.
You still have to drop the pan to change the filter obviously.
That would be nice if all vehicles had dipsticks. Part of the reason why I did this for my Malibu is it has a filler and a small nut which is used to measure the "max fill" for the transmission. You are supposed to fill aprox. the amount taken out and with the engine running and flat you would need to top it off until the fluid is coming out the hole. Put the nut back on and it's considered full. If I had a dipstick this would have been my preferred method but not everybody is so lucky
Unfortunately, there is no actual dipstick. It is just a tube for a dipstick if they had one. So you still have to carefully measure what you take out and put back in. You gotta make sure the temperature of the fluid that comes out is the same temperature as the fluid you are measuring to put back in.
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