Dcollins3208

A week ago one of my muffler brackets broke off causing the exhaust to bounce when hitting bumps, etc. I have QTP exhaust cutouts that are near the trans pan and it bounced up and hit the pan, leaving about a quarter inch deep dent with a diameter of about a quarter in the trans pan. No leaks, no codes, no problems shifting through gears, no overheating, no problems that I've noticed but just wondering if this could possibly affect something internally and if this should be a high priority to replace. The dent is near the very front passengers side of the pan. Just noticed it last night while up under the car. Yes the exhaust bracket is fixed!

dadaroo

I can't imagine it would be an issue from looking at the parts manual. It should be easy to drop the pan and inspect to confirm. Not at home with the FSM but I would think (assume) it can be removed and inspected without pulling the tranny.

Dcollins3208

I can easily remove the pan to inspect, was just really wondering how far up the trans components were from the pan, particularly in the front (auto trans). I'm going to go ahead and order the parts for a pan drop/filter/gasket replacement as well as a new pan anyways, I was just wondering if it should be high priority to replace. I haven't really been able to find any pictures with the trans pan removed

Dcollins3208

according to this pic from the rear of the car looks as if I might be close to the right side of the trans filter, for future reference for anyone else.

LoneStarFRC

Lay your pan flat on the pavement and smack the dent with a block of wood and a BFH.

Dcollins3208

Haha Ill do it

RonSSNova

You poor guy....filling the trans is a huge PITA!