Scratched Transmission Pan Flange

[ford46guy]

Bought one of those Dorman painted drain pans for a 6R80. I was so disappointed when I pulled it out and saw two scratches on the flange in the paint that cross the gasket. Looks like an = sign. You can catch your fingernail, may be a bit deeper than paint, maybe just the paint, hard to tell.

Wondering if I should send back. Not thrilled about using RTV, but I am also wondering how much the gasket could seal..
I need the truck so I will probably install the stock one.

 

[atikovi]

RTV will fill those scratches no problem. A gasket? Keep your fingers crossed. If you still want to use the gasket, add a dressing to be sure.

 

[ford46guy]

RTV will fill those scratches no problem. A gasket? Keep your fingers crossed. If you still want to use the gasket, add a dressing to be sure.

This trans is supposed to go on dry. I guess I can fill the divots.

 

[Blueshound]

Your local mechanic would put a dab of rtv on there and send it. 9 times out of 10 it will be fine.
P.S. color match the rtv

 

[CleanSump]

Use Permatex Spray a Gasket on the pan flange and pans side of the gasket. Either Red or Copper will work and seal forever, yet come off easily at your next change.

 

[Trav]

Just take a piece of 400 wet and dry and lightly sand the scratches so the is no sharp edge on them, if there is non forget it.
I would use the Lube Locker gasket before RTV. RTV is total PITA if you want to remove the pan later.

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[tnt_motorsports]

I'd hit the scratches with some light sand paper, then I'd use the Black RTV that is made for oil pan gaskets. Put a dab in the local area that is scratched and then put the gasket on. You should be good to go!

FWIW I have put on several Chrysler transmission pans with black RTV because most of them don't use gaskets...

just my $0.02