Thread locker on transmission bolts

[7DCUDA383A]

When I replaced the transmission Pan and gasket I did not use any thread locker on the bolts , I have not ran her yet still working on the oil pan , I just went to check the bolts and some I had to tighten just slightly , I have the thick blue Moroso gasket and deep pan , do I need locker or just retighten once in awhile.

 

[Challenger RTA]

I have never used a thread locker on them. Never a problem. Stock pan.

 

[Ricks72Chlgr440]

When I replaced the transmission Pan and gasket I did not use any thread locker on the bolts , I have not ran her yet still working on the oil pan , I just went to check the bolts and some I had to tighten just slightly , I have the thick blue Moroso gasket and deep pan , do I need locker or just retighten once in awhile. View attachment 137995View attachment 137996

Nah, don't use thread locker on the pan bolts. Just snug up the bolts a little if needed after you drive it for awhile and you'll be good.

 

[7DCUDA383A]

I have never used a thread locker on them. Never a problem. Stock pan.

Nah, don't use thread locker on the pan bolts. Just snug up the bolts a little if needed after you drive it for awhile and you'll be good.

I torqued them to 11 , on a thick gasket like this should I go higher .

 

[Challenger RTA]

Been there done that. Snapped a bolt off. I usually turn in buy hand until it stops. Then give about a 1/8 to 1/4 turn. This is a lesson that is not forgotten. Use a pattern when doing it. If it won't turn any more from where you are at. LET IT GO!

 

[Ricks72Chlgr440]

I torqued them to 11 , on a thick gasket like this should I go higher .

Remember, those case threads are aluminum and will not tolerate gorilla torquing! Just snug plus a little. I've never used a torque wrench on those bolts but go by feel. A 3/8" drive ratchet in the palm of my hand snug plus just a bit is all you need. Of course this assumes your case flange & pan flange are clean and the pan rail is straight!

 

[Ronbo73]

When I replaced the transmission Pan and gasket I did not use any thread locker on the bolts , I have not ran her yet still working on the oil pan , I just went to check the bolts and some I had to tighten just slightly , I have the thick blue Moroso gasket and deep pan , do I need locker or just retighten once in awhile. View attachment 137995View attachment 137996

I am using the same pan gasket and also have a deep aluminum pan (trans came from a motorhome). Just as Challenger RTA and Ricks72Chlgr440 have said, tighten the bolts by feel. I checked mine recently and saw some transmission fluid on the pan and garage floor. I found quite a few bolts were loose. I went through and tightened all of the bolts and no drips since. I also did not use any Loctite on those bolts.

 

[7DCUDA383A]

I am using the same pan gasket and also have a deep aluminum pan (trans came from a motorhome). Just as Challenger RTA and Ricks72Chlgr440 have said, tighten the bolts by feel. I checked mine recently and saw some transmission fluid on the pan and garage floor. I found quite a few bolts were loose. I went through and tightened all of the bolts and no drips since. I also did not use any Loctite on those bolts.

Good to hear someone else has the same as me , I have them at 11 ft lbs , hopefully good there , and I will recheck after it gets running . Do you remember how many qrts of trans fluid you used .