4L65E Tranny oil pan drain plug
May 25, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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4L65E Tranny oil pan drain plug
Does anybody have any suggestions for a drain plug for a 4L65E pan? I've been looking around and all I can find is a nut and bolt in style. It's so thick with the nut and washer attached that there's still an inch of fluid still in the pan. I'd like to get a weld in one with a washered plug (not a pipe plug) but can't find one anywhere.
Suggestions appreciated.
Jim
Suggestions appreciated.
Jim
May 25, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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May 25, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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YUCKY^^^^^^^^ I really do not like that pan. The ones that I have seen there was nothing to support the filter nor an extension for the filter. Also the pan rails seemed weak. I personally would looking at one of the TCI pans or one similar to its construction. I like a solid aluminum pan because they reduce leaks, usually have a very nice drain plug, very solid and look good as well. Stay away from chrome pans and covers. I have seen a bunch of cheap pans and would rather see good factory pan other than something that is going to leak. Remember to always torque your oil pans properly to get the most life out of them. Just my 2 cents. Vince
May 25, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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YUCKY^^^^^^^^ I really do not like that pan. The ones that I have seen there was nothing to support the filter nor an extension for the filter. Also the pan rails seemed weak. I personally would looking at one of the TCI pans or one similar to its construction. I like a solid aluminum pan because they reduce leaks, usually have a very nice drain plug, very solid and look good as well. Stay away from chrome pans and covers. I have seen a bunch of cheap pans and would rather see good factory pan other than something that is going to leak. Remember to always torque your oil pans properly to get the most life out of them. Just my 2 cents. Vince
BlueCajun5.3 has been running with that one longer than me without issue, and I've had no problems with 'em either. Though I hear what you're saying about better quality. I will say my cheap pan has yet to let me down. 
Just adding my opinion here. You know that old saying you can take a horse to the water but can you get him to drink it? You get the picture. Vince
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Jul 6, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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YUCKY^^^^^^^^ I really do not like that pan. The ones that I have seen there was nothing to support the filter nor an extension for the filter. Also the pan rails seemed weak. I personally would looking at one of the TCI pans or one similar to its construction. I like a solid aluminum pan because they reduce leaks, usually have a very nice drain plug, very solid and look good as well. Stay away from chrome pans and covers. I have seen a bunch of cheap pans and would rather see good factory pan other than something that is going to leak. Remember to always torque your oil pans properly to get the most life out of them. Just my 2 cents. Vince
Sorry for the long delay getting back to this. I have a B&M aluminum pan but am reluctant to install it. There doesn't seem to be anything to make sure the filter stays in place. It comes with a long extension tube but I'm a little apprehensive about it. It looks like the filter could move around in the pan???
Jim
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Jul 6, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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It should have a stamped steel bracket that is part of the pan kit. It gets mounted to the transmission with one of the valve body bolts. This is what they use to support the filter. I prefer the TCI pan myself.