Eric Samuels

So i want to change the transmission oil pan out on my v8 4.6L GT, 96, oh an its an automatic, wonder what tools should i be needing for this job, and is there no drain plug to it? how hard is this job?

Stevo86

You will need a pretty long list of tools to do that one. Mostly a 10mm and a drain pan....

Eric Samuels

what about stripped Nuts/bolts??? the 10mm wont hold tight, it keeps slipping off!?! im thinking air compressor!!!

rwdfan

Sometimes nuts and buts get mixed around, but first if the 10mm is loose, try the 9 mm. If thats too small try a standard size socket instead like a 3/8" socket, a 7/16", or a 13/32". You dont want to use an air compressor to get these off as they might snap the bolts off. You also dont want to overtighten as its really easy to strip the threads on the transmission. You REALLY dont want to use an air compressor/impact wrench if the socket is already loose, then you will just strip the head...When you put the pan back on, purchase a new oil pan gasket as well as a new trasmission filter, along with new transmission fluid. My guess is yours wont be bright red and will probably need to be replaced. You will want to scrape the old gasket off of the pan with a razor blade too if theres any residue left. I think the torque specs are really low, like 12 ft lbs. If you dont have a torque wrench, just hand tighten them all in then with a 1/4 socket wrench tighten it with only pushing with one finger, dont push on it too hard otherwise it will strip. If it leaks, tighten each bolt 1/4 turn on the pan and try again. DONT STRIP IT, otherwise you will have to helicoil the threads which is a pain in the butt.

uberstang1

If you really don't have any mechanical expereince you might wanna have someone with u to walk u through this.