Author Topic: Auto transmission (Read 7825 times)

onya · « **on:** May 30, 2004, 07:40:48 AM »

While the vette was on the hoist i noticed that auto transmission was not level but tilted up at the back, I would like to deepen the pan so that it stays the same at the front but 1" deeper at the back. To do this i need another pan, would the pan off a VN-VP gearbox be the same as the vette pan. Not only would this give me extra oil but the oil level will be below the pan gasket.

Brutus · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2004, 07:57:53 AM »

I think one of the things you might have to consider if the trans you're talking about is a 700R is the fact that the pan actually holds the internal filter in place. From what I've been told when I was buying an after market pan, a deeper one would be unable to keep the filter in place. I don't know this to be fact but I can only go on what I was advised against. Hope this helps.

onya · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2004, 07:02:59 PM »

That I did not know, I will contact the auto trans place. Thanks. If the pan is deepened a "U" shape bracket could be welded in position to hold the filter up, there would be a way, I will make some enquiries and get back to you, but I am sure I could make this.;26

87Z51 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2004, 11:01:33 PM »

You apparently need the filter tht goes with the pan.Check for ground clearance as there ain't much room under these cars.

onya · « **Reply #4 on:** July 18, 2004, 08:23:39 AM »

The pan under the C4 of alum and to do what I would like to do I would have to get one from a VN/ VS commodore which is pressed steel. I would not deepen the front of the pan only the back by 30/35 mill. Really I need to see a auto box with the pan off. and work it from there.

david_moore · « **Reply #5 on:** July 18, 2004, 09:57:14 PM »

I like the idea of deepening the pan......ahhhhh.....wot R U doin?....exactly?......:bold

onya · « **Reply #6 on:** July 19, 2004, 09:30:12 PM »

This is how I saw it when the vette was on the hoist, if the vette gearbox was in a Commodore the pan would be level, as in a vette the back of the box is high than the front which means all the oil is on the pan gasket at the front and if you have a bad leak you loose most of the oil. My idea is to get a steel pan off a VN/VS commodore and cut where the pan starts to roll under on both sides and back, force the pan apart about 25 to 30 mill mig weld in a new shaped piece. The only problem is holding up the filter. Before cutting and welding the pan needs to be bolted down to stop warping. :b2:b4:b4:b2;eek;27