I am going to replace transmission filter

Hi,

The only thing indicated in the manual is for the pan bolts. I would suggest the filter be the same.

2007 Toyota Corolla L4-1.8L (1ZZ-FE)
Component Torque & Sequence
Vehicle Transmission and Drivetrain Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Specifications Mechanical (including Torque) Component Torque & Sequence
COMPONENT TORQUE & SEQUENCE
Fluid Pan
Torque. 5.3 Nm (54 kgf-cm, 47 inch lbs.)

Please note that is inch pounds and not foot pounds. Don't over tighten it or damage to the gasket can occur or you can strip the threads in the aluminum pan.

Let me know if this helps.

Joe

Yes, that is very possible. As far as tightening the pan, tighten them in a crisscross pattern. If you look at pic 1 (not the same pan) it shows the crisscross pattern I am referring to. I was able to get a general pic from online. Hope it helps.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe

If I use a gasket, I never do. Can you tell me if the gasket is a cork composite or is it a rubber gasket? If it is cork, don't use it because you're right. It will likely leak. If it is rubber, make sure both surfaces are clean and dry and properly torque it and it shouldn't be an issue.

One thing I often do, and it's based on the pan's condition, is I take a ball peen hammer and tape the pan (where the bolts go through) in the opposite directions of how the bolt would pull it. I do that if the pan is no longer flat from the bolts. The goal is to simply make gasket's surface to pan area flat again.

As far as the high tack, I have used it only when I needed to hold a gasket in place while working. I can tell you that there are products used by the original manufacturers in place of a gasket. Not what you listed, but a form a gasket. The only thing is you can install it per the directions, but you have to very lightly tighten the part so the surfaces just start touching and then wait the recommended time before tightening. With a transmission, I suspect small amounts of fluid will want to seep out before you can tighten it.

Let me know if his helps. If you have other questions, please feel free to let me know. Also, one of my first automotive teachers would always stress if the surfaces are clean, dry, and in good condition, a gasket is always the best bet.

Take care,
Joe

That looks like a rubber gasket, so you should be fine. They still make a cork/rubber composite gasket and then nearly always fail. It's really easy to over tighten and split cork.

Use what you have and skip the sealant. When you install the pan, place the gasket on the pan and put 3 or 4 bolts up through the pan and gasket to hold it in place. When you install the rest of the bolts, just make sure the gasket is properly positioned and doesn't slip.

Take care, and the gasket you got is what I use.

Joe

If it isn't leaking now, chances are it will be fine. With the older type gaskets, that would have indicated the gasket split and it would have already started leaking. Just keep an eye on it for awhile. If it appears to not leak, you should be okay.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe