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Anonymous Posted on Oct 14, 2011

In transmition pan there was a yellow part found shaped like a panhead whith a o-ring and a stem on the flat side

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That tells me this is the first time the transmission has been serviced! :)

That piece is installed in the hole for the dipstick tube when the transmission is assembled to keep out dirt and debris. It is pushed into the pan when the drive train is readied to install in the vehicle when it is being built. Discard it, it is no longer needed.

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  • Anonymous Oct 14, 2011

    THANKS A LOTS THIS WAS VERY RESURING TO MY WIFE AS OUR SABLE WAS SUCH A LEMON

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