Originally Posted by Crimmy

Ah and just a note on the methodology of the madness...i dont plan on taking that oil pan off again. I used rtv on the block at the front and rear slopes. And then used rtv on the pan side front and rear slopes so as to create a good seal. I couldnt figure out where the studs bolted on to the tranny cooler lines. Will they be ok not being bolted to the pan with just moderate street driving?