4.0L + deep pan fitment

[TequilaSnrs087]

On PML's web site, they say some people have clearance issues with their deep transmission pans on 4.0L models. Has anyone here encountered a problem? My truck is a 1995 4.0L 4x4. I'd really like to find a deep, finned pan that is a garunteed fit.

Also, has anyone had clearance issues off road due to a deep pan? My truck has been high centered more than once and I'd hate to run into the transmission pan.

 

[IZwack]

search the forum for PML..
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=196803

 

[TequilaSnrs087]

I did do a search, but did not find any for-sure answers.

However, the search did reveal that an additional cooler may be a better idea for what I am after anyway (lower temps)...

 

[jimbo74]

after looking @ pmls cover and jsut having dropped my pan last weekend, i dotn think there would be a fitment issue.. the only thing i could think of is you may need to slightly reroute the vent tube, and figure out another way for the cat heatshield clip to attach as it currently attaches to the small lip of ths stock pan

 

[IZwack]

I did do a search, but did not find any for-sure answers.
However, the search did reveal that an additional cooler may be a better idea for what I am after anyway (lower temps)...

Well I just called PML to order it and he actually talked me out of it and to think about it lol. I guess where the drain plug and sender hole is located on the PML pan...it's on the passenger side "right where the exhaust runs". He said that a few Explorer owners have complained because of this. Basically the sender and wiring for the gauge is right next to the hot exhaust pipe on the passenger side and when you do want to drain your trans oil it's going to squirt straight out the side all over the exhaust, SOUNDS GREAT! :thumbdwn:

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[jimbo74]

i spilled quite a bit of fluid on the cat anyways, it wouldnt bother me, lol

 

[TequilaSnrs087]

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Ah...somehow I missed that post. Thanks.