MONTE CARLO 82 MC Transmission Gasket

[chuckfenn1]

hey guys. is there a good method to tightening the bolts on the transmission gasket? i replaced the gasket and didnt want to over tighten them but not sure if i need to tighten them some more. i am seeing some leaks on one area...

 

[timo22]

More than likely the pan is dimpled at the bolt holes. Over the years the bolts loosen and they get tightened up which smashes the gasket but also raises the metal around the holes in the pan. You just need to take the pan off and lay the pan rail on a sturdy bench and hammer them flat. You will see what I mean when you pull the pan.

timo22

 

[chuckfenn1]

yeah i

More than likely the pan is dimpled at the bolt holes. Over the years the bolts loosen and they get tightened up which smashes the gasket but also raises the metal around the holes in the pan. You just need to take the pan off and lay the pan rail on a sturdy bench and hammer them flat. You will see what I mean when you pull the pan.

tim

More than likely the pan is dimpled at the bolt holes. Over the years the bolts loosen and they get tightened up which smashes the gasket but also raises the metal around the holes in the pan. You just need to take the pan off and lay the pan rail on a sturdy bench and hammer them flat. You will see what I mean when you pull the pan.

timo22

yeah i should have checked that pan when i had it off...thanks again..

 

[ELCAM]

Timo beat me to it, here is an article that might help.

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