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Transmission pan gaskets

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Oregon 1 Toyo, Mar 14, 2019.

  1. Mar 14, 2019 at 7:54 PM
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    I recently dropped the transmission pan on my 2014 Tundra, changed the fluid and ended up taking it to the local Toyota dealer to have the fluid level checked. They added 1.4 quarts because they said it was low. Now my pan gasket is seeping a little in a couple spots, do you think its the fel pro gasket thats not sealing or is the fluid too high?
     
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    Do a quick fluid check. If you have an Inferred Thermo Gun or Scan Gauge, warm up the trans temp between 115-135 if I recall and open the fluid check plug. If its' coming out fast, there's too much. Wait till it starts to dribble out and put the plug back in. Also you'll need a new gasket.. If the oil is coming out dribbling with first check, you are fine.

    Check the bolts to, they should be just above figure tight.. Like 9Nm.

    If it's still leaking after the fluid check, might be the gasket is seated right.
     
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    To add, do you have tow package? If so, did you leave the thermostat open while you added the oil?
     
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    I suspected OP did not torque the pan bolts, and looked up the torque spec: 7 Nm, or 62 in-lb.
     
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    When you install the rubber transmission pan gasket is there any need to put any type of sealant where it makes contact with the pan or does it go on as is?
     
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    No. No sealant required.

    I believe Toyota must have invented the o-ring style rubber gasket...first one I ever saw was on a 22RE valve cover. You did have to apply silicone sealant where the side gaskets met the half moons at the ends. Your transmission pan gasket is likely different from that, but the engineering approach would still be the same.

    Typically, there's little reason to put sealant on fiber gaskets except to hold them in place while you are contorting around trying to get them aligned into position.
     
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    To make sure you understand, one cause of leaking sheet metal pans and valve covers is over-tightening the pan/valve cover screws.

    Over-tightening deforms the sheet metal flange around the screw hole and possibly in-between screw holes. That is why it is important to use a small torque wrench on sheet metal pan or valve covers. In your case, that would be 62 INCH-lbs, not FOOT-lbs. If you have dimples around the screw holes, you may need to hammer them flat to get it to seal. Pretty tricky to get that right sometimes after you screwed them up (done it myself).
     
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    I used a.sealant for trans....but I broke 4 screws off in rust country Iowa. But drilled out and he'll coiled one the others was a retap so use plenty of lube before and after. Good luck
     
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    I use to drop the pans on my Fords to clean the screen or replace the filter depending on year. You really need an inch/lb torque wrench. Important thing is to get them all even. Some of the Ford gaskets were more tolerant of over tightening, some not, and some you really couldn't because they had metal rings in the holes. Some were reusable. Once you over tighten one of those go buy a new one. If you have a new one and over tighten by too much then go buy a new one. If I recall correctly Ford torque was less than 120 inch/lbs or less than 10 foot lbs. You are not going to get it correct with a standard torque wrench. I did develop a good feel after doing several and could get by without the torque wrench. I had a buddy that had a Snap-On inch/lb wrench. He said it was almost $100 bill to recalibrate. Oh and NO sealer.
     
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    I think in my case I under tightened mine and I don’t think my felpro gasket I used may not have been the best quality apparently, I just ordered an oem Toyota gasket and I’m going to give it another try soon. Thanks for the advice!
     

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