Wingrider - Thanks very much for your reply! I tried to find that Part but all I come up with is BL3Z-7A191-C. It "looks" similar however I'm not certain it is. It fits a 2011-2013 Ford Mustangs with 6r80 transmissions. What do you think?

 

6R was "based on.." the same ZF the Jaguar used. Plenty of internal choices differ, since:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_6R_transmission

... but... the pan GASKET fit to the casting very easily could be identical.

Next challenge is that SKU# is already out of stock, many of the usual suspects. That will only get worse going forward, never better.

Where I can do, I've been putting aside "show stopper" parts as have or WILL go hard to get. Complete ABS system. Spare WABCO compressor PLUS more than one rebuild kit.. new cylinder, new rod , new piston.. not "just" seals.. etc.

WHEN someone locks down a source, might be wise to add this gasket to that sort of stash .. IF.. it needs to be 'different' for a metal pan.

ZF 6HP26 gaskets in general are still commonplace and cheap enough.

 

Bill - I've found loads of sources for BL3Z-7A191-C gaskets. They are the metal construction ones with rubber beading along the inner perimeter. They certainly look the part in online listings. Whenever I ask for confirmation that they'll fit my application, I receive the same predicable replies "this part does not fit your application". For $25, I may just go ahead and buy one to try.

Thanks

 

With TWO of the same ZF's and @ only $25 to find out? I'd do exactly that.

I WAS looking at a cheaper-yet 'bet', but I'd guess ithis one is only "funny paper"?

https://transpartswarehouse.com/4930...steel-pan.html

Given the X350 was fully serviced (OEM plastic pan..) not that many miles ago, it would be the L320 that would be more suited to a metal pan, and that my need is (probably... hopefully...) a bit further into the future?

I shall wait on YOU!

 

Bill - Take look at these. Search for "71-14945-00" on eBay and "VICTOR REINZ 711494500" at Rockauto.com.

 

Lotta folk stock that one, circa US$ 34 .... & thereabouts.

Reinz has an impressive history, is now part of Dana & the factory is still in Germany, so no surprise it is well spoken of, too.

Thanks!

 

Try counting the number of holes in the gasket, there should be 21.
OEM Ford Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Gasket BL3Z-7A191-C
BL3Z-7A191-C does look to be the right one