Who Has Used A Dorman Pan On Their ZF?

[NETim]

Who has used the Dorman pan and what was your experience?

TIA!

 

[Wild one]

Who has used the Dorman pan and what was your experience?

TIA!

Check out a pan for a 8 speed Jeep,supposedly they're a steel pan.I've never actually checked into it,but that's the reports i've heard on the facebook pages

 

[Bigskyroadglide]

@Wild one , have you seen or heard about this one? I've searched from 2014 to 2020 in the jeep catalog and it comes up the same plastic pan. This one appears to be aftermarket but made out of aluminum

https://www.partsgeek.com/vfdb23v-jeep-grand-cherokee-transmission-oil-pan-kit.html

 

[Wild one]

@Wild one , have you seen or heard about this one? I've searched from 2014 to 2020 in the jeep catalog and it comes up the same plastic pan. This one appears to be aftermarket but made out of aluminum

https://www.partsgeek.com/vfdb23v-jeep-grand-cherokee-transmission-oil-pan-kit.html

I've never seen that one,but it looks to be a good option,if i was in the market for a differant pan,i'd sure give it a whirl. That's the best price i've seen on an aluminium pan for the 8 speed

 

[El Guapo Phil]

I changed out the original pan and filter on my Ram. I ordered from Rock Auto the replacement. It was a Dorman pan with a replaceable filter. The original filter cannot be replaced, so you have to purchase the pan and filter. Once this is done, you need only to purchase the filter.

The install is simple and easy to do. Just make sure to cover the exhaust pipe from the dripping.

Filling the transmission case with fluid is a chore. Be sure to jack up the rear about 3 to 4 inch to level the transmission. This levels the transmission and you will be able to properly fill the case.

It is easy if you have the tools. Check before you start. You cannot fill the transmission from the top because there is not a shaft.

 

[NETim]

I changed out the original pan and filter on my Ram. I ordered from Rock Auto the replacement. It was a Dorman pan with a replaceable filter. The original filter cannot be replaced, so you have to purchase the pan and filter. Once this is done, you need only to purchase the filter.

The install is simple and easy to do. Just make sure to cover the exhaust pipe from the dripping.

Filling the transmission case with fluid is a chore. Be sure to jack up the rear about 3 to 4 inch to level the transmission. This levels the transmission and you will be able to properly fill the case.

It is easy if you have the tools. Check before you start. You cannot fill the transmission from the top because there is not a shaft.

The Dorman pan itself didn't leak or cause any other issues for you before or after install?

Thanks!

 

[Jwithing]

I've been running a Dorman pan for about 2 years now as well. It's fine, but havent really checked it for leaks to be honest. I'm interested in the aluminum one you posted as well.

 

[rmill]

Zero issues with dorman pan. Have 15k with it.

 

[Rlaf75]

If I remember correctly, there is a company that makes an aluminum pan and it also adds an extra quart or two. I think it was from one of the performances companies that makes stuff for Rams

 

[Rlaf75]

2014-2022 w/ZF-8 Speed Transmission Heavy-Duty Cast Aluminum Deep Transmission Pan

Transmission Pan - Heavy-Duty Cast Aluminum - 8HP70/8HP75 Features:Cast-aluminum construction Increased heat dissipation Reduced oil temperatures Increased fluid capacity Stainless steel drain plug Includes replaceable filter 1/8 NPT tempe

ppepower.com

 

[Wild one]

2014-2022 w/ZF-8 Speed Transmission Heavy-Duty Cast Aluminum Deep Transmission Pan

Transmission Pan - Heavy-Duty Cast Aluminum - 8HP70/8HP75 Features:Cast-aluminum construction Increased heat dissipation Reduced oil temperatures Increased fluid capacity Stainless steel drain plug Includes replaceable filter 1/8 NPT tempe

ppepower.com

Man have they gone up in price from when i bought my PPE pan a 1/2 dozen years ago.I paid $250 Canuck for my pan with 3 extra filters. Canadian Diesal,is the cheapest place in Canada to get them.

PPE-228053010

DetailsThe factory plastic trans pan is discarded each time you do a ZF 8HP70 transmission service. Upgrade to a permanent solution with better performance benefits.PPE has engineered an exclusive cast aluminum pan with a replaceable filter (included), which means unlike the factory part there...

www.canadiandieselonline.ca

 

[Atcer2018]

Man have they gone up in price from when i bought my PPE pan a 1/2 dozen years ago.I paid $250 Canuck for my pan with 3 extra filters. Canadian Diesal,is the cheapest place in Canada to get them.

PPE-228053010

DetailsThe factory plastic trans pan is discarded each time you do a ZF 8HP70 transmission service. Upgrade to a permanent solution with better performance benefits.PPE has engineered an exclusive cast aluminum pan with a replaceable filter (included), which means unlike the factory part there...

www.canadiandieselonline.ca

Dang that was a good price! I paid $280US for mine with zero extra filter two years ago.

 

[Wild one]

Dang that was a good price! I paid $280US for mine with zero extra filter two years ago.

I hadn't checked the price on them for awhile,so i was a bit surprised at what they're worth now.I'm wishing i'd bought 2 back then,as i've been kicking the idea around of throwing one on the wifes Challenger