PML Products In Development for 2010

PML designs, develops, manufactures and sells aftermarket automotive parts. Customer requirements and input are critical to our design and development process. We have worked closely with many of our existing customers to produce covers or pans for new applications.

For new products, we need to have 25 or more orders in place. If there is a pan or cover you need and you (or you and 24 friends) order, we can do the development and manufacturing. Just let us know what you want. Email us at yourcovers@pmli.com or call (310) 671-4345.

42RLE Low Profile Transmission Pan
PML Part Number 11044

The 42rle transmission is found on Jeep Liberty and Wrangler, Dodge Dakota and Durango, and other Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles. Thank you to those who provided information and pictures during the design and development. This pan is available now!.

See the 42rle tranny pan webpage for details and pricing.

Ford Ford 5R55N, 5R55S, 5R55W Deep Transmission Pan
PML Part Number 11066

We have prototypes of this pan, have tested, and are updating our design. The Ford 5R55N, 5R55S, and 5R55W transmissions can all use the same transmission pan. This transmission pan will fit on these transmissions found in these vehicles:

• 2002-03 Ford Explorer, V6 4.0L or V8 4.6L, 5 speed, RWD or 4x4 (5R55W)
• 2004-08 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, V6 4.0L, 5 speed, RWD or 4x4 (5R55S)
• 2004-05 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, V8 4.6L, 5 speed, RWD or 4x4 (5R55S)
• 2005-09 Ford Mustang, V6 4.0L or V8 4.6L, 5 speed, RWD (5R55S)
• 2002 Thunderbird, V8 3.9L, 5 speed, RWD (5R55N)
• 2003-05 Thunderbird, V8 3.9L, 5 speed, RWD (5R55S)

We are still collecting data on interference from exhaust, sway bars, track bars and such. If you have one of these vehicles and can check for clearance, please let us know what you find out. (The previous info here that we tested this pan on a 2010 Mustang was incorrect. The 2010 Mustang has a 6 speed transmission. I was confused.)

This pan will feature extra capacity, straight fins, drain hole and magnetic plug, and a boss for a temperature sensor. It will also have provisions for oil fill and level check.

Dimensions: 5.4" tall, stock pan is 5" tall

Capacity: About 3 quarts over stock

Availability: Fall 2010

Cadillac 365, 390, & 429 Valve Covers
PML Part Number 11073

We are in the design process. Image at right (click to view larger) shows the CAD system rendering of the initial design.

Dimensions: Not yet available

Availability: 2010, summer or later

Dodge 68RFE, 545RFE, 45RFE Deep with Cut-Out Transmission Pan
PML Part Number 11079

PML has two deep extra capacity tranny pans for these transmissions already (see part numbers 10304 and 11039). We are planning a stock version and a deep version with a cut-out. The cut-out design allows for the exhaust on many Dodge trucks like the 2006 and newer Ram 1500 with the Hemi engine.The pan will include fins and a magnetic drain plug for cooling and easier oil changes.

Volume: Estimating 2 qts over stock

Dimensions: Not yet available

Availability: Summer 2010

Dodge 68RFE, 545RFE, 45RFE Low Profile Transmission Pan
PML Part Number 11078

PML has two deep extra capacity tranny pans for these transmissions already (see part numbers 10304 and 11039). To add to our product line for these Dodge transmissions, we plan to manufacture a stock capacity low profile part. The low profile pan would work on vehicles with exhaust or cross member interference or skid plates. Many Dodge trucks and Jeeps have interference issues and cannot use a deep pan. The pan will include fins and a magnetic drain plug for cooling and easier oil changes.

Dimensions: Not yet available

Availability: Late 2010

Nailhead Buick V8 Valve Covers, Valley Cover, Spark Plug Covers

These covers are for 1953-1966 engines. We plan to sell the valve covers, valley cover, and spark plug covers as separate items.

Availability: Not yet determined

GM 6L80 Transmission Pan, PML Part Number 11025

Starting in 2008, GM began using the 6L80 in some Silverado, Sierra, Suburban, Tahoe and Yukon models. This transmission also appears on some newer CTS and STS Cadillacs and Escalades. Some vehicles, like HD models, have the 6L90 transmission.

We are working on standard and deep pans for this application.

If you have a vehicle with a 6L80 transmission, we are collecting data on fitting and interference. Email us at yourcovers@pmli.com or call us at (310) 671-4345 if you have information or suggestions. If you are in the Los Angeles area, we would love to look at your vehicle. Thanks!

Availability: Late 2010/Early 2011

GM 6L90 Transmission Pan, PML Part Number 11036

GM introduced the new 6L90 transmission heavy duty models of Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe and Yukon starting in 2008.

This project is in the early stages of development. We are gathering data to determine size constraints and applications. If you have a vehicle with a 6L90 transmission, we welcome your comments. Email us at yourcovers@pmli.com or call us at (310) 671-4345. Thanks!

Availability: not scheduled

AW4 Transmission Pan, PML Project Number 11076

PML has received a few requests from Jeep Cherokee and Wrangler owners for an aftermarket AW4 transmission pan. Not all Cherokee and Wranglers have this transmission. Some Toyota vehicles may have this transmission. It may also be known as the A340 transmission.

Manufacturing an aftermarket pan for this application is difficult: clearance, difficulty installing a pan, and a dipstick receiver. These make the design and manufacturing expensive. A pan with a bit more capacity would run at least $250 in the cast finish. Thanks to Walter provided details on his stock pan.

If you have this transmission, let us know if you are interested. Email yourcovers@pmli.com or call (310) 671-4345.

Dodge Corporate 8 1/4 Front Differential Cover for Ram 1500 4WD, PML Project Number 11046

This project is on-hold (1/19/2010). Several Ram 1500 4WD owners contacted us and supplied us with information. Because of the lack of clearance and access, we proposed a stock capacity cover without fins. Most said they would not pay $160 to $200 for a stock capacity cover. So we have put this project on-hold.

The problems with a larger front cover for a 2002 and newer Ram 1500 4WD are:

1. Clearance. When the steering linkage moves, there is no clearance for a larger cover.
2. Access. The front diff cover is hard to access, making installation of a new front end cover quite difficult.
3. Interest Level. A dozen people have called or emailed us.

Please contact us if you are interested and include your make, model, year and any information about your front differential. Email us at yourcovers@pmli.com or call (310) 671-4345. We maintain a list and welcome suggestions and input.

The stock capacity cover we proposed had sand cast aluminum construction, drain plug, stock capacity and no fins. Aluminum would provided some cooling and the drain plug would make easier oil changes.

A big thank you to those who have helped us (Bob, Tom, David, Scot, Jeff, Kevin, Gerald, Sean, Rick, Rinardo, and Brian).

Our existing Dodge 8 1/4 cover (P/N 9864) is too large for the front.

Dana 44/213 Rear Differential Cover, 12 Bolt, PML Project Number 11063

This Dana differential is found on some Grand Cherokees and Commanders. The C213R and C213RE differntial covers either do not have a drain hole or do have a one but with a rubber drain plug. A few Jeep owners have contacted us about an aftermarket cover. The C200FE is the front differential on some models. Clearance maybe an issue.

7/22/10 Status: This project is on-hold pending increased demand.

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