Slon side pan install

[Koolsilver]

Has anyone successfully installed the Slon side pan while the transmission is in the car? I've seen people say they can do a gasket swap with the transmission in the car but with the extra size of the Slon pan is it still possible. I'm struggling taking off the top two bolts, I could probably get them off but I'm worried I won't be able to get the new pan on.

[amrazM]

Originally Posted by Koolsilver

Has anyone successfully installed the Slon side pan while the transmission is in the car? I've seen people say they can do a gasket swap with the transmission in the car but with the extra size of the Slon pan is it still possible. I'm struggling taking off the top two bolts, I could probably get them off but I'm worried I won't be able to get the new pan on.

It’s not worth the trouble and the tools you have to use, pull the transmission out it’s not hard you just need a special transmission jack plate to hold the plastic pan.

[VictorH]

Originally Posted by Koolsilver

Has anyone successfully installed the Slon side pan while the transmission is in the car? I've seen people say they can do a gasket swap with the transmission in the car but with the extra size of the Slon pan is it still possible. I'm struggling taking off the top two bolts, I could probably get them off but I'm worried I won't be able to get the new pan on.

I found the hands of an 8 year old to be very helpful for those two top bolts. Once they are started you are good to go, but getting them started is a huge bear with grown-up sized hands.

[Koolsilver]

As of now my side pan isn't leaking I was going to do it now while I did the bottom pan but I gave up on the side pan for now. Hopefully loosening some of the bolts and retightening them didn't expedite the gasket failure. Does the transmission need to be drained when removing side pan as well?

[amrazM]

Originally Posted by Koolsilver

As of now my side pan isn't leaking I was going to do it now while I did the bottom pan but I gave up on the side pan for now. Hopefully loosening some of the bolts and retightening them didn't expedite the gasket failure. Does the transmission need to be drained when removing side pan as well?

Yes, you need to drain it or fluid will come out. If your side cover didnt lift you should be fine.

If the gearbox is out, you tilt the gearbox to where the side cover is facing up and you can just change it without draining it.