transmission pan leak

[glassmaster]

Hi, everyone. I'm new to the forum and need advice. I have a Wrangler Sport, 6 cyl. automatic and the transmission pan leaks. I've changed the gasket twice in the last 16 months, and while it stops leaking for several months, it begins again. I got the replacement gasket from Advance Auto both times. Is there a better type of gasket to get? I don't think that its the pan itself, but not positive. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks

 

[TLCJ5]

Check the pan around the bolt holes & where the gasket contacts is...make sure there are no dents or scrapes & that the area around the holes is flat. A lot of times the area around the holes gets deformed from the bolts...you may be able to tap it back in shape with a hammer & a good flat surface(like an anvil). Also don't overtighten the bolts when installing...if you overcrush the gasket it can fail.

 

[SteelHeadz]

If your absolutely sure it's the pan gasket that's leaking, try the factory replacement gasket. It's a reusable rubber gasket that doesn't require any sealant. In some cases that the pan appears to be leaking, the source is sometimes somewhere else on the the casing.

 

[glassmaster]

Thanks! I'll check around the bolt holes and get factory gasket.