The Dreaded Tranny Pan Leak

Good trick for any sealed RTV surface is to loosen up the bolts then spray Brake Parts Cleaner on it a couple times over a 20 minute period to let it soak in, keeping it wet.

It starts softening up the RTV and it comes apart easy. Makes it easy to clean the surfaces down clean to the metal too. Trick is to keep it wet and it softens right up.

Weather it is valve covers, oil pans, intake manifolds, timing covers, etc. makes life easier for cleaning up the RTV.