For those that installed the Tranny drain plug

[Jeffksf B]

I installed mine and ever since it weeps a little oil, nothing major maybe a drop or 2 over 4 days. But this doesn't instill much confidence in it, especially wit ha trip to the OBX in a few weeks. I'm thinking of wrapping the threads with teflon tape or some silicon adhesive. Just wondering if anyone else had the same issue and what they did.

Thanks, Jeff

 

[Brandon Hovater]

My brother live in the outer banks. I love it there! The teflon tape should help but get the kind that works best for oil. I know the white is for plastic and iron fittings and the pink is for gas pipes. I think there is a special kind for threds for oil. I'm a Boilermaker not a Pipefitter. Hee Hee

 

[Todd Z]

Is it leaking past the threads or leaking out of the nylon washers ????



I always change out the nylon washers for the rubber/metal ones, those work the best...



Todd Z

 

[Dreman]

I gunked my nylon washer with permatex before installing it, so it didn't leak. The stupid thing would turn with the plug whenever I tried to remove the plug, though, unless I put a wrench on it to hold it in place while removing the plug. I replaced the nylon washer with a metal washer with a rubber o-ring bonded to the inside, tightened the crap out of it, and we'll see if that stops it. It doesn't leak now, either.

 

[Ray McIntireJr]

I did the same as dreman and I haven't noticed any leakage either.

 

[Jeffksf B]

Not 100% positive which spot it's leaking from, my gut feeling is both spots.

I will look into the washers I guess. Wish I woulda known this going in, I guess I'll have to drop the pan again.:huh:

Any part # for the washers?

 

[FlipTrac_511]

I haven't seen this particular TSB mentioned around here before. Maybe it applies to you.



A/T - 5R44E/5R55E Part Level Change/Compatibility



TSB 06-24-13



11/20/06



5R44E / 5R55E SERVICE PART LEVEL CHANGE / COMPATIBILITY



FORD:

1997 Aerostar

1997-2001 Explorer

1997-2007 Ranger

2001-2003 Explorer Sport

2001-2005 Explorer Sport Trac



MERCURY:

1998-2001 Mountaineer



ISSUE

Some vehicles equipped with a 5R44E or 5R55E automatic transmission may require repair of the transmission. This TSB is being published as informational only in order to avoid mix I match of incorrect service parts which will cause a fluid leak. Beginning with 8/29/2006 production, the 5R44E or 5R55E automatic transmission will have a new transmission case, fluid pan, a REUSABLE fluid pan gasket and new fluid pan screws.