Replace sump filter seal when changing tranny filter?

Fishman1113 · Jul 19, 2017

So do you guys replace the sump filter seal when you do a filter change? The guy at the dealership didn't say I had to but it comes with all of their sump filters.

Also the directions say not to put it on the neck of the filter and install it that way. The tech told me to use a seal driver. I don't own a set of them and really don't care to buy one just to install one seal. Any thoughts on that or other install options would be great. Thanks!

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JasonK94Z · Jul 19, 2017

Yes you should change it. You don't need a seal driver to install it. Use an appropriate sized socket to knock the seal into place.

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HammerHead · Jul 19, 2017

I dident replace mine because I could not get it out the first time I droped the pan, but I just hit 60k so this time I will be sure to replace it.

Fishman1113 · Jul 19, 2017

JasonK94Z said:
Yes you should change it. You don't need a seal driver to install it. Use an appropriate sized socket to knock the seal into place.

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That's what I was planning on doing but wanted others thoughts. Thanks! Confirmation is a good thing!

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Fishman1113 · Jul 19, 2017

I also was told that a gasket wasn't necessary. That I should just use silicone. Anyone else do that? I bought the filters and they didn't come with a pan gasket.

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Fishman1113 · Jul 19, 2017

This is what I have to seal it back up

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DannyMK2 · Jul 19, 2017

theres no pan gasket on the 1500's. its rtv.

HammerHead · Jul 19, 2017

One tip I'd recommend is get a kiddy pool from Wal-Mart, makes life less messy when dropping the pan.

huntergreen · Jul 19, 2017

i think the op is talking about the filter gasket/seal, not the pan seal.

tantore · Jul 19, 2017

one way to avoid the fluid mess intall a pan with a drain plug or put an after mkt. drain plug just my 2 cents

R.L.K. · Jul 19, 2017

I changed the sump filter seal , pretty simple imo , just pull straight down on it with a blunt 90° scribe a litle at a time side to side ...it'll pop right out .

Then just place the new seal in its place press it evenly & firmly with fingers Untill it stays in place @ this point size up a socket of the appropriate size install the socket on a 6" long extension , then lightly tap with a small hammer until the seal is evenly seated .

Here's a link to how I did my fluid & filter change . I also replaced the OEM pan with a Mag-Hytec pan with drain plug .
Hope this helps !

http://www.ramforum.com/showthread.php?p=1351576

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Fishman1113 · Jul 19, 2017

tantore said:
one way to avoid the fluid mess intall a pan with a drain plug or put an after mkt. drain plug just my 2 cents

I was thinking about that. Thanks

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