were can i find a nice pan with a drain plug and what fluid is good to use ? I have a 2002 F150 S/C 4.6 L w/ 4r70w trans

 

I've been eyeing one of these from B&M: http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...96&prmenbr=361

 

wow thats nice but the warden wont go for that $165.0 when i'm getting a custom programmer and an air intake

 

MIRLIN, tell the warden that getting a finned trans. pan with a drain plug will make it easier and cheaper to service--as well as possibly preventing a $1,000-2,500 rebuild and she just might change her mind.
P.S. In addition to the B/M pan check out the Ford Motorsport and Mag Hytec pans and diff. covers.

SL

 

I have used Art Carr and Mac pans as well. Never had any problems with any of them, except the gasket they send. The stock rubber gasket is the best gasket you can get.
Alan

 

I'VE read that you can reuse the stock gasket ? ? and what about a drainplug kit

 

Yes, you can reuse the stock gasket. Yes, you can just drill a hole in your factory pan and install a drainplug kit. Most auto stores carry them. B&M has offered one for decades.

 

get a 4r70w 4x4 pan it has extra capacity get it from a junkyard for cheap and then get a drainplug from b$m for like $4 from any good parts store then you got a better pan and it didnt cost you mutch at all

 

on the drainplug kit are the teflon seals any good ?

 

I've installed many over the years and tried a variety of techniques. Right out of the package, here's the problem. When you tighten the assembly together, the hex shape on the exterior part of the fitting digs into the teflon washer and warps it like a saucer. At this point, much of the sealing surface is screwed up. Here's the simple way to get a good seal. Buy a thin washer that goes between the exterior fitting and the teflon washer. It will hold the entire teflon washer mating surface while protecting it from the hex area of the exterior fitting. They work very well with this simple addition.

 

Glad you said something i'll get it tommorow