The flange on the pan can warp, so be sure it's flat. You can also tap down
the bolt hole edges which tend to become flared after overtightening, which
is what happens when folks try to fix a leaking failed gasket. A very light
application of a sealant like "The Right Stuff" should be used. You do not
want ANY sealant oozing out into the tranny.

I'll be doing this job myself soon, and I'm thinking of having a drain plug
installed while I've got the pan off to make changing the fluid easier.
I've had this done at radiator shops for a few bucks on other pans.

If Mark's pan has a plug, it must be a newer improved version of the pan
than I have.

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Michael
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2016 7:40 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Trans pan gasket

Hey guys,

I had my transmission gasket fail awhile back and I'm going to replace it
soon. Seems straight forward:

Drain the oil
Take off the pan
Remove gasket residue
Replace gasket and pan
Fill with oil

Anything I'm missing or is it jus as simple as that?

Never done it before but at one point that statement was true for all the
work I've done on the van

Any insight is appreciated.

Mike
88 auto w/ac