changing trans.filter

You really want to use the Mopar-recommended sealant. Some people have reported success with aftermarket brand stuff (got your ears on, Steve?) but all in all, the $14 is well worth it, and one tube will do the job for several changes.

On the other hand, there is a TSB out there for a *steel* pan gasket available by special order at the dealer. You don't have to use any sealant with this one. It's pricey at around $30, but it's reusable three times, and once you go through the pain of cleaning the old RTV goop off the first time, it makes the job much easier and quicker the second and third. I just put one on my 42LE last summer, and it seals every bit as well as the RTV goop. It took me some persuading to get the dealer to look up the TSB (they typically seem to have the "I know everything and you don't" virus) but once I did, they were able to get the part for me by the next day. If you want the TSB number, I can find it for you in my garage at home, just email me.

--Geoff

I found the TSB on line using Google. Here's the info:

--Geoff

NUMBER: 21-05-99 Rev. A

GROUP: Transmission

DATE: Sep. 03, 1999

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 21-05-99 DATED MARCH

5, 1999 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PARTS AND MODEL COVERAGE.

SUBJECT: Reusable Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Gasket

OVERVIEW: This bulletin announces availability and installation of a reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.

MODELS:

1989 - 1995 (AA) Spirit/Acclaim/LeBaron Sedan 1989 - 1993 (AC) Dynasty/New Yorker/New Yorker Salon **1989** - 1993 (AG) Daytona **1989** - 1995 (AJ) LeBaron Coupe/LeBaron Convertible **1989** - 1994 (AP) Shadow/Shadow Convertible/Sundance 1990 - 1991 (AQ) Chrysler Maserati TC 1989 - 1995 (AS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager 1990 - 1993 (AY) Imperial/New Yorker Fifth Avenue 1993 - 1995 (ES) Chrysler Voyager (European Market) 1995 - **2000** (FJ) Sebring/Avenger/Talon 1996 - **2000** (GS) Chrysler Voyager (European Market) 1995 - **2000** (JA) Cirrus/Stratus/Breeze 1996 - **2000** (JX) Sebring Convertible **1993 - 2000 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid/New Yorker/LHS/Vision/300M** 1996 - **2000** (NS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager **1995 - 2000 (PL) Neon** **1997 - 2000 (PR) Prowler**

DISCUSSION:

A reusable silicone gasket has been developed to replace the RTV method of sealing the automatic transmission oil pan. Due to more frequent Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) change intervals and the possibility of the fluid foaming if it comes in contact with uncured RTV it is recommended that this gasket be used in all applications.

NOTE: THIS GASKET CAN BE REUSED UP TO THREE (3) TIMES.

PARTS REQUIRED:

**1 05011113AA Gasket, Transmission Oil Pan, 31TH** **1 05011114AA Gasket, Transmission Oil Pan, 42LE** 1 05011115AA Gasket, Transmission Oil Pan, 41TE/AE

use the gray sealer and clean the mating surfaces with brake cleaner before using

6 qts usually br> Make, Model, Engine and Transmission would help greatly.

This is where I say "Permatex 'The Right Stuff' brand". Its the only thing I use for oil pans, tranny pans, valve covers, and other such things anymore.

but

Agreed.