727 pan gasket requires longer bolts?

[Dino]

I bought gasket 02464324AC on ebay as I read on here that was the one to get, and I will be buying a stock pan with drain bolt soon.  According to the Jegs website this gasket is thicker than stock and will require longer bolts.  Does anyone know what type are best?  Also, what is the best way to install the gasket.  The gasket should be hard molded rubber, although it looks like plastic to me.  I'm not sure how well this is supposed to work though.  Do I need to do something to it before install like soak it in oil or warm it up a bit?

[Troy]

Not entirely relevant but, when do you plan on installing it?

Those bolts don't have a lot of torque on them - 150 in/lbs or 12.5 ft/lbs I believe. It looks like most of the after market bolt kits are Grade 5.

Don't know about the gasket.

Troy

[Dino]

Not entirely relevant but, when do you plan on installing it?

Those bolts don't have a lot of torque on them - 150 in/lbs or 12.5 ft/lbs I believe. It looks like most of the after market bolt kits are Grade 5.

Don't know about the gasket.

Troy

I would say when it warms up enough to lay on my back in the unheated garage.   

I guess I can just see how long they need to be when I install the new pan and gasket and get some at the hardware store.  Damn I just remembered I didn't order a filter or dipstick seal, if I can find one.

[John_Kunkel]

The gasket should be hard molded rubber, although it looks like plastic to me. 

The current factory 2464324AC is plastic with soft silicon rubber ribs on each side. Many e-bay sellers are offering gaskets made from other materials and using that part number.

The original bolts will work as long as you don't overtorque them.

[resq302]

I agree.  This is what I used on Dad's GTX to stop the leaks from the cork gasket.

[A383Wing]

install gasket dry...do not use sealer

[resq302]

I've never had any luck with the cork trans pan gaskets.  Be it dry or with some kind of adhesive sealant like indian head gasket compound.

[Dino]

The gasket should be hard molded rubber, although it looks like plastic to me. 

The current factory 2464324AC is plastic with soft silicon rubber ribs on each side. Many e-bay sellers are offering gaskets made from other materials and using that part number.

The original bolts will work as long as you don't overtorque them.

Great!  It is plastic and does have the soft silicone ribs.  It also has that part number stamped in the plastic.

Now all I need is a pan and a filter!