It has been brought to our attention that an after market transmission gasket supplier has a dimensionally incorrect THM 700 R-4 oil pan gasket in circulation.
This gasket does not have a cut out for the servo exhaust hole in the oil pan rail.
When servo oil is blocked and cannot exhaust, shifting problems and/or failed clutches result.
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