See installation images below that show the routing of the exhaust. Click on image to view larger in new tab or window. Please make sure the gasket is clean and free of any holes or nicks to avoid leaks. This transmission pan works with stock gaskets. Has anyone installed an aftermarket transmission oil pan with a drain plug to make changing the fluid easier? If you have skid plates or require a lower profile pan, check our for the 6L80, 6L80E. In both cases there were no stops.
Please make sure the gasket is clean and free of any holes or nicks to avoid leaks. Nevertheless, the consumer may feel uneasy about using replacement filters that are not original equipment. Look at yours before you order to verify your transmission and clearance. Always check your vehicle for clearance before ordering. I then asked him about this pan from the link and he said two quarts really isn't going to help that much.
It fits perfectly, and is identical to the stock deep pan, with the exception of the drain plug on the Dorman. I am getting ready to tow my 5,500 pound trailer across the country and need to solve these well over 200 degree tranny temps I get on very warm So Cal days. You would need to drop the exhaust to service the transmission with the stock pan as three bolts are not otherwise accessible. This pan cannot be modified for pan filling. I know cutting the steel lines and putting the rubber lines in is at best marginal, that's why I want it done professionally. He came out to the truck and took a look at that little tiny trans cooler that comes from the factory with the so called towing package.
Some vehicles have the 4 speed 4L60 transmission and use. Also, for the install did you have to loosen the exhaust manifold bolts? Leon's also installed a on the truck. Filter and Gasket Information Image coming soon. Please place your order over the phone if you would like machining. I would buy it again as it is working with no fitment problems and no leaks. It is also possible to use one of the other bosses as the drain plug location.
Camaro, Corvette, G8 and some Cadillacs also have the 6L80, 6L80E transmission. To get the pan installed, they loosened and dropped the exhaust. The drain is on the driver's side. Let us know if you are interested. I realize that I would still have to drop the pan to change the filter, it would just be nice to be able to drain the fluid first, and not make as much of a mess in my garage. There is plenty of clearance between the tranny and the exhaust crossover making this install a breeze. They have a stock depth or deep pan style and come with a drain plug.
Our competitively priced solutions not only get the job done but also include a drain plug for easy servicing by both service technicians and vehicle owners. The drain is on the driver's side. It has a drain plug, you can use oem filter etc. The 6L80E transmission comes from the factory with a reusable gasket. Under the Magnuson - Moss Warranty Act, 15U. Temperature Sensor Information Three bosses are provided that can be machined for use with aftermarket sensors and gages.
The bad news is this makes the drain plug stick down pretty low. Please see below for the full text of our warranty policies. Click on image to view larger. No filter supports or extensions are needed since this pan is the same internal depth as the 3. There is a fill hole and plug for vehicles with the fill in the pan, such as some Camaros. Need an inexpensive, high-quality replacement for a cracked or rusted transmission oil pan? You would need to drop the exhaust to service the transmission with the stock pan as three bolts are not otherwise accessible.
So, when it's time to replace your transmission pan, look to Dorman for the qualities, fit, and function you need to keep your vehicle on the road. I got a black finish on mine. Finally, the sealing washer on the drain plug is a fairly lightweight plastic instead of copper or a heaver duty material. Just wondering what your experience was with this if anyone has done it. Look at yours before you order to verify your transmission and clearance. Click on image to view larger. The Advance Auto Parts core charge presented to you online today with your item is representative of the most common core charge.
Steve loosened both exhaust flanges at the manifolds to allow the exhaust crossover pipe to drop down about a half an inch. Check and service your parts often and replace them with Dorman. Click on image to view larger in a new tab or window. Filter and Gasket Information Image shows the inside of the pan and the flange mating surface. Click on image to view larger in a new tab or window. He saw a temperature drop of 10F, no towing, no other modifications. No filter supports or extensions are needed since this pan is the same depth as the stock pan.
. Click on image to view larger. If the consumer asks for the statement in writing, he will not receive it. Engine and Transmission Warranty Claims If you are experiencing problems with an engine or transmission you purchased from Advance Auto Parts, please call 888 286-6772, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm Eastern Time. Please call or email if you want this deep pan and need to fill through the pan. Many automotive parts have a Core Charge, or Core Price, that works the same way as a soda can deposit. See installation images below that show the routing of the exhaust.