Zf5 service plate replacment?

[notenuftime]

So a local shop did my ball joints and cracked the service plate on my tranny. Empty of fluid by the time I got home, hope the tranny isn't toasted. Only the plate looks bent can I get replacements??

 

[Black dawg]

why would they have even touched that if they were doing ball joints?

 

[ROCK HARVEY]

Yes if you search for “zf-5 PTO cover” you’ll be able to find them. You can even buy billet ones or ones with cooling fins if you want to.

 

[notenuftime]

why would they have even touched that if they were doing ball joints?

No idea, had a really bad experience.

 

[notenuftime]

Yes if you search for “zf-5 PTO cover” you’ll be able to find them. You can even buy billet ones or ones with cooling fins if you want to.

Is this a RTV or gasket situation?

 

[Nero]

Is this a RTV or gasket situation?

I would imagine both would work just fine

 

[IDIBRONCO]

Gaskets used to be available and probably still are. I do agree with Nero and think that RTV would work as well as a gasket.

 

[ROCK HARVEY]

They do have gaskets, but like others said I’m sure RTV would work fine. If you buy one it will probably come with a gasket

 

[Jesus Freak]

Hey, just a thought here about rtv only.......ZF-5s require ATF.....which typically doesn't agree with silicones. Id do both maybe. If you can't easily find a gasket, that's a pretty easy one to make from a roll of gasket material.

Edit: It learned that you don't use sealants on automatic transmissions....it might be because of heat and pressure on them, but it could be the fluid itself.....I can't remember.

 

[Old Goat]

why would they have even touched that if they were doing ball joints?

Probably off roading it to check out their handy work.


Goat

 

[ROCK HARVEY]

I do remember the zf-5 service manual calling for anaerobic sealant not RTV when sealing the case halves. I think I used a Motorcraft brand product.

 

[notenuftime]

I used RTV.

Will see how it seals.

 

[Nero]

The other secret with rtv is letting it fully cure on a clean surface and it should never leak. Most failure occurs either not getting it clean enough, or not waiting the cure time.

 

[notenuftime]

Happy to say RTV black is working great. No leaks, looks good.