Well.. problem solved. On Saturday (Carlisle) I bought a B&M deep aluminum trans pan kit for $120. I installed yesterday using their cork gasket.. and I thinly coaded silicone on each side. There are no leaks from the pan. The only leak left, albeit small, are residual drips from the new trans line fittings.. should be an easy fix this week.
That was the best deal I found @ carsile.. when in doubt.. go new. IMO the tin pans are junk. It's also a great feature to have a trans drain plug.. wheew.
71fish
