- - gasket ? - - what gasket ??

[lurtch]

Hello PagodaMen,

I am bringing my car back on line after a one year time out and decided to perform a small job I had deferred a number of times in the past.

I took the the first photo for transmission documentation purposes when I got the car in 2004.  At that time I  realized something was not kosher about the transmission pan installation.

I was chagrined, but not surprized to find an RTV  non-gasket. Scotch-Brite pads are very effective after the scraper has done all it can.

As might be expected after years of over-tightening the pan bolts the  holes were severely dimpled. I had to brass hammer the dimpling out to restore  a flat surface.

All is well now - - that is untill I discover the next  "area of expertise" where some other so-called mechanic has left his mark.

Regards to All.   Larry in CA




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[jeffc280sl]

I have to compliment you for finding a problem and putting forth the effort to return it to original and correct condition.

Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed