[phxstang]

ok so today wen i pulled out ov the driveway i noticed some oil spill..got off and realized it was tranny oil ,i jacked up the car and there isa lil crack in the oil pan fot the tranny..is it hard to replace?and how many trnny oil will i need if i change it?

[phxstang]

do anybody know how to do this???help please

[ewells2420]

Im no mechanic but im going to say. ....... oh I dunno ......

Buy new pan
unbolt old pan
bolt on new pan


????
profit.

[RedDevilGT]

I don't know about the first part, but i do know you'll need 3 quarts of ATF. I just changed my fluid and thats how much it took.

[phxstang]

well i went to every auto part store and they dont carry the trans pan

[RedDevilGT]

Sorry a little off subject, But PHxstang what area do you live at in phoenix? I'm in avondale

[stephen]

You may have to go to Ford for the oil pan. It will take more like 4-5 qts of trans. fluid. I would recommend getting the fluid from Ford. I think the Ford gasket is better, since it is a reusable rubber gasket. You probably should also replace the filter if it hasn't been done recently.

To remove the pan just take out all the bolts but the corner ones. Then loosen the corner bolts and try to get most of the fluid into a drain pan. Likely you will spill some.
The pan bolts are torqued to ~10 ft-lbs.

[ESG-642T]

Originally Posted by Mattman I don't know about the first part, but i do know you'll need 3 quarts of ATF. I just changed my fluid and thats how much it took.

3, I think the torque converter itself almost holds 3....

[phxstang]

Originally Posted by Mattman Sorry a little off subject, But PHxstang what area do you live at in phoenix? I'm in avondale

i live by the i10 off 43 ave

[phxstang]

ok ive been lookin and i dont seem to find a how to do it ur self for the trans pan replacemnet

[stephen]

I explained how to remove it above.

Perhaps the amount of fluid required depends on the year, but for a 99 Mustang, with the trans and converter both drained it took about 10 qts to refill it.

[RedDevilGT]

Originally Posted by phxstang i live by the i10 off 43 ave

O cool. Maybe I'll see ya cruisin around one day

[stephen]

Here's a fancy cast aluminum oil pan if you want to upgrade.

1993-1999 Ford Mustang - B&M Transmission Pan - Aluminum Cast

[phxstang]

Originally Posted by Mattman O cool. Maybe I'll see ya cruisin around one day

well send me a pm and ill give u my number and we can roll some time

[ajm]

Very simple. Get you a 10mm socket, extension and ratchet. Remove the 14 bolts around the pan, put the new one on and reinstall all 14 bolts torquing to spec. If you dont have a torque wrench just get them pretty snug. Should take 4-5 quarts of fluid. Your best bet is to put in 3, start it up and let it run for a bit, check the fluid, add more if needed. Once you see some fluid on the bottom of the dip stick let it sit and get to operating temp. Add 2oz's at a time waiting a 10-15 seconds between checking the fluid, continue until you hit the full mark. Go for a cruise and check the fluid again, add more if needed.

For needing a pan I doubt a regular ole parts store is gonna have one. If you want a factory one go to ford and order one or go get one from a junk yard. Or you can get an aftermarket one.

[phxstang]

well today i replaced the pan but now its leakin from a little black seal that is between then oil pan and the tran oil pan

[stephen]

Originally Posted by phxstang well today i replaced the pan but now its leakin from a little black seal that is between then oil pan and the tran oil pan

There is a grommet in the bell housing for access to the torque converter drain plug. If that's where it's leaking from, I think there is a leak inside the bell housing, possibly from the seal in the front of the transmission. That seal is in the front of the transmission oil pump.