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>You really have to inspect the cover and probably fix it. Most likely it has >been bent around several or all of the bolt holes. Look for a conical upward >deformity around the bolt holes. Use a ruler to test the rim of the pan for >straightness. Pick your best pan and straighten it. You may be able to do this >with a heavy hammer IF you are talented and careful, but a press is much >better. The thing is this pan did not leak on the other transmission, so I thought it was better than it's original pan. >When in doubt, I like to use large Belleville washers under these bolt heads, >these spread the force out over a much wider area than just the normal metric >spring washer. Should I use the spring washer in combination with the larger washer? >Once you get it flat it will seal much better. You can reuse the old gaskets if >they didn't tear taking them off. I would prefer not to use sealant here. Good, cause I have to order the gaskets. They aren't available at any of the shops I called, I used up the stock at the Napa warehouse. Thanks, Jason Smith 71 Square FI AT 72 Fasty FI AT(at the crossroads) http://jasontsmith.tripod.com/vw.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org