5-45RFE Pan Gasket

Posted By: 135sohc

5-45RFE Pan Gasket - 03/16/12 04:40 AM

Chrysler and its love affair with RTV... Has anyone in the aftermarket come out with a reusable aka 727/904 type pan gasket for these yet ? Those things are worth their weight in gold for the time and mess they save.

Posted By: amxautox

Re: 5-45RFE Pan Gasket - 03/16/12 04:45 AM

Yes. They have them at the Dodge dealers parts dept. I need to get a couple more.

Posted By: 135sohc

Re: 5-45RFE Pan Gasket - 03/17/12 04:41 PM

Quote:

Yes. They have them at the Dodge dealers parts dept. I need to get a couple more.

Do you have a part number ?

Posted By: held1823

Re: 5-45RFE Pan Gasket - 03/17/12 07:41 PM

if you have a Transtar location nearby, they stock them, likely for less than the dealership.

home page
http://www.transtar1.com/default.asp

catalogs
http://www.transtar1.com/catView.asp?ID=627

Posted By: zzyzxpat

Re: 5-45RFE Pan Gasket - 03/17/12 11:14 PM

I don't think Transtar sells that gasket, at least it is not in the catalog. They list one pan gasket, which is a Duraprene gasket. I don't think Dodge sells them either for this app, but I may be wrong. The problem with these pans is they are very thin, and a gasket usually will not seal properly because the pan will distort while tightening it with a gasket. Silicone will seal fine if applied properly.
Pat

Posted By: aarmaniac

Re: 5-45RFE Pan Gasket - 03/18/12 01:37 AM

727- 2464324ac
904- 4295875ac

http://www.transmissionpartsusa.com/45RFE_545RFE_Transmission_Pan_Gasket_p/520-00052140d.htm

transtar # 72300F

ATP # TG-110

could not find a Mopar number

Posted By: 135sohc

Re: 5-45RFE Pan Gasket - 03/18/12 04:24 AM

Quote:

I don't think Transtar sells that gasket, at least it is not in the catalog. They list one pan gasket, which is a Duraprene gasket. I don't think Dodge sells them either for this app, but I may be wrong. The problem with these pans is they are very thin, and a gasket usually will not seal properly because the pan will distort while tightening it with a gasket. Silicone will seal fine if applied properly.
Pat

I didnt notice the pan being any thinner than the pan on the vans transmission (727), the RFE pan has about 20-25% more surface area overall vs the torqueflite twins. I did reinstall with silicone and just as an extra measure waited overnight before refilling with +4. No leaks

. Several years ago chrysler did a 180 on their silicone for all attitude and released 3 reusable pan gaskets for the 3 & 4 speed FWD transmissions and they are an absolute godsend. Dont have to fight the pan off and risk bending anything or the hassle of scraping off RTV.

Posted By: JDMopar

Re: 5-45RFE Pan Gasket - 03/18/12 05:50 PM

I can't offer any help, but I'm just wondering if I misunderstood your question...or did the other folks who replied? I understood you to mean you wanted the gasket for a 545rfe pan, not a 727 or 904. I took interest here because I have a 545rfe I'm installing in a 70 Duster, along with a 5.7 Hemi.

Posted By: 135sohc

Re: 5-45RFE Pan Gasket - 03/19/12 12:51 AM

I believe it was mis-understood. I am aware of the reusable gaskets for the 904 & 727. I am looking for a similar type gasket for the RFE transmission, to which I dont believe there is one.