Is it ok to use gasket sealant with the OEM gasket, the paper type, for tranny? There seems to be small leak when I changed the tranny filter and I ma not sure what to do now.

 

Do what Ford warranty service does: Copper spray, gasket, copper spray. Should be ok...

~Cheers~

 

yes i will actually be doing that this weekend.. i also have same issue.

 

good to know that I am not the only one with this problem.

I will make sure tomorrow that the upper flange of the tranny has no left over old gasket, I will scrape it out all the way. I will clean both tranny pan and upper flange with brake cleaner.
than I will apply gasket sealant on the tranny pan than put the gasket and apply sealant on the top part of the gasket.
Let me know if this sounds right.

 

I was about to say brake cleaner when I read "scrape away," hehe. You've got it down, m8.

~Cheers~

 

you should use hondabond, let it dry before filling the tranny up again

 

ok, I was able to stop the tranny pan leak by sealing the gaskets' both side with Gasket Sealant.

So, anyone planning to change the tranny filter, please use Gasket sealant with your new gasket, otherwise IT WILL LEAK.

Car shift very smooth now and there is a diference.

Thanks KaMLuNg for the nice DIY write up.

 

i just resealed my tranny pan gasket on saturday... i actually even took some sandpaper to smooth off the edges of the pan first... a good little tip, i will add into my writeup because i think i forgot to include that step... will check my parking spot in the garage this afternoon when i get home.. fingers crossed

 

Mine is a 2.5 TL, how much fluid did you add?
If the car is not driven, should the dip stick register any fluid? Mine does not register any even after adding 3 qts.

 

on a 2.5 it should be 3 quarts... you are supposed to check the trany fluid after you drive it otherwise you will not be able to get the correct reading off the dipstick...