Anybody using this transmission cover?
Is it good?
Does it fit a stock '88 Firebird V-8?
I like the fact it has a drainplug, (and it's not to expensive for me to have it shipped to my country...)

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/171239828631?...84.m1423.l2649

 

It says it will fit a 700R4. So, it should work.

 

Thanks,
I just ordered one.

 

No magnets in it, like the original cover, would that be a problem, or can I just do without those magnet(s)...?

 

The magnet should handily set in the pan, holding to the dran plug. Keep it.

 

New cover is aluminum, so magnet won't stick to it...

 

A couple of options with an aluminum pan would be to either epoxy the\a magnet to the bottom of the pan, or get a magnetic drain plug.

 

The magnetic drain plug is a good option, thanks for the suggestion.

 

shop ebay for them..the pan.. you should get one for under $30 shipped..

 

X3 incl. shipping, tax and customs to The Netherlands, Europe, where I happen to live....

 

I bought this plug, and it fits perfectly.

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/231440484172?...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

and they wounder why the UK broke away...lol

 

 

I thought the forced acceptance of refugees was the straw that broke the camels back. Perhaps he was referring to your mention of Tax, shipping, and customs. Which are pretty universal globally, except here, where we crutch other countries' exports by seldom charging T&C on single item orders.

 

OK, got it, Brexit etc.

 

the tax and the price for parts...into the EU
most of this stuff is made over there then shipped hear then we ship over there...lol

 

When ordering parts at Amazon, or Ebay, or Rockauto, shippingcosts to The Netherlands(EU) are high, and over the total: 21% custom/tax...
I paid about $30 for the $10 plug above...
And that's because it's comming from a non EU country......

(BTW, I paid about $90 for the pan, tax and shipping incl.....)

 

What kind of washer/gasket is best for this drainplug, nylon, copper, aluminum or....??

How about this: http://www.ebay.nl/itm/331863605427?...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

Metal/rubber is good.
Find the correct size like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251809578680

 

I've searched for those gaskets, but couldn't find the right size on Ebay.
The ones in the link are to small, won't fit.

 

What is the thread size?
What is the outer diameter of the bolt head?

 

Tread size: 0,5 inch,
Head size: 0,75 inch ( not that important, gasket can be larger..)

 

Search "Metal/Rubber Drain Plug Gasket" on dormanproducts
They list multiple manufacturer PNs for cross reference.
365274 is 12mm I.d., has 8 part numbers, 6 are GM. Maybe you can cross reference those to parts stocked in your country.

 

Thanks for the suggestion.
I bought a couple of M13 copper gaskets on Ebay UK, should do the trick.

 

Copper washers didn't work, magnetic plug leaked.
Metal/rubber washer worked great! ( same washer as sump plug btw...).
Cover is finally on, it holds about 1 liter ( ~1 pint..?) more transmission oil..