Does anyone know what the torque pattern is for the 4L80 pan bolts? Also, do I need to lubricate the gasket with trans fluid prior to installation?
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Does anyone know what the torque pattern is for the 4L80 pan bolts? Also, do I need to lubricate the gasket with trans fluid prior to installation?
not sure but if you look at most torque patterns on anything weather it be heads or intake or water pumps etc, 99 percent of the time they start from center and work their way out or start center and try to tighten all sides evenly in basically an X type pattern. and they also do at least two passes starting at a lower torque rating working your way up each pass to compensate for gasket crush. I wouldnt worry too much about getting it PERFECT though. its just an oil pan. not much pressure in there. just do it and check it a few days/week later. if its leaking, dryit up and silicone the hell out of it.... HAHAHAHAHA
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...act=mrc&uact=8
but seriously just do something like this and you should be good to go.....
On second thought. maybe you do need to torque that thing down since you have a 4L8000 trans.... that thing must be one insane transmission!