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I am about to install my transmission temp guage. Originally, I was going to install it in a drain plug, and I got the B&M drain plug kit from Geno's. Then, I was convinced through discussions to go with the cooler line install, so bought the new line with the test port in it.

I also got a trans filter and gasket, and plan to change the filter and fluid, adjust the bands, and do the line install all at the same time. So, the question is: might as well install the plug now, too, to make future fluid draining easier, right?

In previous discussions, though, there was talk of welding the plug in. I just read the instructions for the plug kit, and there is no mention of the need to weld. It just says to drill a 1/2 in. hole and install the plug, which has a teflon gasket, it appears.

Has anyone done it this way, and what were the results? I don't have welding capabilities, unless we're talking soldering, and one place I called wanted $80+ to do it. I'd rather go without than spend that kind of $$ on this!

Opinions? Advice?

TIA,
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Mcmopar

I used the B&M kit, it works great, no problems.

Junk Yard Dog

If someone's gonna charge you 80 bucks to weld a little nut in a pan there nuts.
Usually you weld a nut on the inside of the pan because the nylon gasket seals the ouside, no leaks. When the nut is welded to the outside you risk the chance of bleeding through the weld. I think I seen what you're talking about and the ones I've seen without welding apparently do work, but I always weld the nut to the inside of the pan.

Rick