PML GM 200 4R Deep Transmission Pan

Description

Volume: 2.5 qts. over stock

Dimensions: Click here for dimensions.

Number of Bolts: 16

PML designed this pan to meet the demands of GM high performance cars with the 200 4R transmission.

Applications

This PML deep pan fits many models of rear wheel drive cars with this 4 speed automatic transmission. GM used this transmission from 1982-1990. The 200 4R is also popular in restorations and racing applications today.

Examples of vehicles using the 200–4R transmissions are:

Buick Regal T Type
Grand National
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

If a bracket attaches to the stock pan, the bracket can require modification or replacement for attaching to a PML pan because the walls and flange of the PML pan are thicker than the stock pan.

bracket on a stock pan customer fabricated replacement bracket on PML pan Click on image to view larger.

Installer must verify clearance, fit and function. Vehicle configurations vary.

Installations

1968 Firebird

Jeff installed this PML 200 4R pan on his 1968 Firebird with 455 and 2004R transmission. The PML pan cleared everything and works great.

PML deep 200 4R pan on transmission of a 1968 Firebird PML pan fit great
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Specifications

Gasket

For a gasket, PML generally recommends a cork composite type or paper fiber type gasket. There are several brands and vendors for gaskets. This is an example. It is a GM TH200-4R Transmission Oil Pan Gasket part number 8634198, ordered from GlobalTransmissionParts.com.
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Inside of Pan

In the interior, the pan features cast-in baffles.
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Filter Information

This PML pan works with stock filters. Example part numbers are: AC Delco TF234, Fram FT1057B, Fram FT1057C, Hastings TF60, Purolator P1194, Wix 58896

PML 200 4R transmission pans have filter supports so a filter extension is not needed. The supports hold the filter at the same level as the stock pan. The distance from the bottom of the stock pan to the top of the flange is 2.4 to 2.6 inches. The distance from PML filter supports to the top of the flange is the same. The stock filter is about 4.8 inches tall.

This shows the inside of the stock and PML 200 4R pans:

Some customers have reported to us that a 700R4 filter may also work with our 200 4R transmission pans. PML does not have any experience with this or recommend this.

Filter information is provided for reference only. Installer should verify transmission, filter and fitment based on the individual vehicle.

Drain Location

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The PML deep 200 4R transmission pan has a drain on the driver side of the pan.

A magnetic drain plug is included with each pan.

Included With PML GM 200 4R Deep Pan

PML includes a magnetic drain plug with copper sealing washer and new mounting bolts with the pan.

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Optional Temperature Sending Unit Machining

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Optionally, PML can drill and tap a 1/8 NPT hole for a temperature sending unit. This would be for an aftermarket temperature gage. There is a custom machining charge.

A boss (thick area) on the passenger side of the pan is available for drilling and tapping.

Select the option before adding pan to cart. A plug for the hole is included. The standard size is 1/8 NPT. Check your aftermarket gage to verify the thread specifications for the sending unit before ordering. Call or email if you need a different size.

Bracket on Stock Pan?

Some vehicles have a bracket that attaches to the transmission pan and holds a cable in place. If a bracket attaches to the stock pan, the bracket will probably require modification or replacement to work on a PML pan. The walls and flange of the PML pan are much thicker than stock. This means that there is less space between the pan wall and the bolt hole.

Some customers have fabricated replacement brackets to be able to use a PML pan. Some customers have told us this article is helpful although it was written about a different transmission and PML pan: Modifyinig the Shift Cable Mounting Bracket Article From Vette Magazine