Transmission pan problem
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Transmission pan problem
Some of the bolt holes on my trans where the pan bolts to have become stripped out. There are 4 bolts in total not even there. I was thinking I could tap them to a bigger size and put larger bolts in there. What size should I go to? Or is there a better solution? I need to get this done this weekend. Its leaking fluid from the gasket. Also will be a good time to install my superduty transmission pan. 
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The pan bolt size should be either M8x1.25 or M6x1. You should be able to go to your local parts store and get a helicoil kit. It will come with directions and tell you what size drill you will need. Absolutely do not use sheet metal screws.
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Sorry coonhunterjoe, I got to fix a cobble job like that at work this last week. If people would just take the extra five minutes and do it right.
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Well I got some helicoils, m6x1 tonight and got the all the stripping pan bolt back in. Those things are amazing, wish I had known about the longer. But I still have a few drips coming from the gasket. Im starting to think thats my problem. Im using the rubber reusable one with my 4r100 pan. Anyone else have issues with it. I never had leaks in the past with the old style.
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Make sure that the heli coils are in all of the way. If they are sticking out a little bit, they will not allow the gasket to seal all of the way. The end of the heli coil should be at least one thread beyond flush.