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Old May 21, 2017 | 01:32 PM
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So I went to a junk yard 2 weeks ago to find a truck pan. I got one but noticed it had a rubber plug in it. So I went back today and noticed every single one had a rubber plug in it. The only one that didn't was a shallow pan. I wanted to use the truck pan in hopes I would benefit from the extra fluid it holds.

my question is, would you use a trans pan with a rubber plug? I really want to try the truck pan but i don't wasn't more headaches in the process.
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They have drain plugs in them stock. Can get a new steel pan on ebay for about $30.....or spring for one of these....

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Old May 21, 2017 | 07:01 PM
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No factory 4L60E pan had a rubber plug from the factory......

'98-'03 deep pans had a steel drain plug with a rubber gasket under the head.
Starting in '04 the drain plug was eliminated.
In '05, Gm put a "dip stick" stop in the pan & eliminated the valve body mounted stop.

If you don't care about the drain plug, GM 24240207 is super cheap at around $12.
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So I went to a junk yard 2 weeks ago to find a truck pan. I got one but noticed it had a rubber plug in it. So I went back today and noticed every single one had a rubber plug in it. The only one that didn't was a shallow pan. I wanted to use the truck pan in hopes I would benefit from the extra fluid it holds.

my question is, would you use a trans pan with a rubber plug? I really want to try the truck pan but i don't wasn't more headaches in the process.
I wouldn't use it, I work at a salvage yard, The plug is put in the pan after they puncture it to drain the fluid. It's only meant to keep them from leaking and contaminating the environment after they are placed in the yard.
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Old May 21, 2017 | 07:47 PM
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I wouldn't use it, I work at a salvage yard, The plug is put in the pan after they puncture it to drain the fluid. It's only meant to keep them from leaking and contaminating the environment after they are placed in the yard.
I saw this online as well. Oh well, $20 lesson.
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Pull out the rubber plug,hammer the metal back into shape and weld it up,done plenty of them over the years.
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my favorite is when the pierce the hole right next to the drain plug bolt

lol they dgaf
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Originally Posted by truckdoug
my favorite is when the pierce the hole right next to the drain plug bolt

lol they dgaf
They pierce them because it's quicker, Even if every trans pan had a plug like oil pans do they will still put a hole in it.
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Originally Posted by clinebarger
No factory 4L60E pan had a rubber plug from the factory......

'98-'03 deep pans had a steel drain plug with a rubber gasket under the head.
Starting in '04 the drain plug was eliminated.
In '05, Gm put a "dip stick" stop in the pan & eliminated the valve body mounted stop.

If you don't care about the drain plug, GM 24240207 is super cheap at around $12.
what filter would I get with that pan? Same as the 99 tahoe?
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Old May 31, 2017 | 10:29 PM
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I guess I'm the only idiot that doesn't know. 99 tahoe filter doesn't fit in that pan. Another $20 lesson. So what filter goes with that pan?
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A car filter!!!!
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Originally Posted by Reaper_SS
I guess I'm the only idiot that doesn't know. 99 tahoe filter doesn't fit in that pan. Another $20 lesson. So what filter goes with that pan?
Get a filter for a 4l60e deep pan
http://m.oreillyauto.com/h5/r/oap/si...3230&ppt=C0023
This one right here

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Originally Posted by 98CayenneT/A
Get a filter for a 4l60e deep pan
http://m.oreillyauto.com/h5/r/oap/si...3230&ppt=C0023
This one right here

that's the deep pan for after 03 right? That is shaped for the notch in the pan? I got the deep pan for pre 03 and it didn't fit.
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Originally Posted by Reaper_SS
that's the deep pan for after 03 right? That is shaped for the notch in the pan? I got the deep pan for pre 03 and it didn't fit.
What didn't fit ?
Here is my pan.

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Originally Posted by 98CayenneT/A
What didn't fit ?
Here is my pan.

I meant the deep pan filter. I got the deep pan filter for pre 03 and it didn't fit in the pan because of the notch in the corner. I'm thinking the post 03 deep pan filter is shaped different because of that notch.
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Originally Posted by Reaper_SS
what filter would I get with that pan? Same as the 99 tahoe?
I'm surprised the "Metal Bottom" GM 24208465 style filter is still produced, Leave it to the aftermarket to make an obsolete part

You need GM 24208576 filter kit,Comes with a OEM gasket.
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Good ole rubber plug.....just so the salvage yards dont have to take the time to drain the trans the proper way
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