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    On a pan drop fluid change it takes about 7.4 quarts to refill it. (I usually just put in 7.5 and check it later)

    Pan bolts, PLEASE use a torque wrench, I torque my pan bolts to 8 lbs. ft.

    To get a good seal, wipe both pan and tranny mating surfaces with some sort of degreaser that doesn't leave behind a film. I like to use lacquer thinner myself.

    But sounds like you got everything done and squared away. So good job for you!

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    I cleaned everything out of the pan and all of the mating surfaces well.

    I did not polish it to mirror finish though.

    Also, i took a straight edge to the mounting holes on the pan and they were good. This morning no leaks.

    Nice to hear from you Farnsworth.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GR8racingfool View Post
    On a pan drop fluid change it takes about 7.4 quarts to refill it. (I usually just put in 7.5 and check it later)

    Pan bolts, PLEASE use a torque wrench, I torque my pan bolts to 8 lbs. ft.

    To get a good seal, wipe both pan and tranny mating surfaces with some sort of degreaser that doesn't leave behind a film. I like to use lacquer thinner myself.

    But sounds like you got everything done and squared away. So good job for you!

    ~F~
    brake clean works very well also
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    The pan bolts are listed for 90-100 in lbs. We had a member snap one of his off while using a torque wrench on them, so I go for the minimum 90 in lbs. Never had a leak or other issue.
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