A few minor issues while chang'n the trans fluid today, so look'n for suggestions

HMBCUDA said
The other Issue I have is that one pan hole is stripped, took me a while to get it out, (pried it down with a screwdriver while turning, not good)
Any easy fix for this, besides a heli-coil?

I had one hole like that, I picked up a metric bolt just a scosh larger and worked it in, it seems to be doing fine.

HMBCUDA said
- oh, and was thinking of using a bit of gasket silicone around the pan holes on the gasket.
- good idea or waist of time?

A bit of sealant wont hurt anything, just be sure not to allow it into the pan.

Make sure the holes around the pan are flat.