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Originally Posted by xsport
I have spare duty solenoids for the autobox ready to fit when needed. i need to buy a front pan gasket for the gearbox for when required. the old method of sealing the cover has been replaced by a gasket. sussex autos i think will have one im sure, but i have seen these gaskets in both standard and a new neoprine type advertised on ebay. but wondered about what would be best. has anyone used the newer type ? ... thanks
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There was a cork type one I purchased on recommendation from the forum. To me it seemed rather thick (although it is the correct size and shape). Reading in Rave if I recall, it mentioned gasket sealant. I purchased some black sealant suited to the job - I cannot recall the name, unfortunately (checking on google,
THIS one looks familiar, but I would verify this first). My plan was to make the decision on which to use when I actually was 'in front of the job'.
I was reluctant to use both methods together, and with the pan being mounted vertically, I figured the safest method, with only having two hands to do the job, was to clean the mating surfaces, and use the sealant. Three years on and all appears fine.
I assume you have ATF as there is quite a bit to replace, if I recall I drained about 3-4 litres prior, with a quantity leaking from the pan on removal.
As a side note, keep your old solenoids, even any faulty ones, as they may be repairable. see
HERE and also a video of a
teardown of the JF506E as a visual guide.
EDIT: Just discovered a similar solenoid repair carried out by Sonic
HERE, with the repair failing after around 500 miles.