Has anyone used the non genuine steel transmission pan?

[Oohsam]

Hi Guys,
Planning a transmission service at home and just looking at all thebits I need to buy. I've found a place near me that sells non genuine pans. They look fine, its just a pan afterall, and will be using the ZF oil.
Thoughts?

Seems likea reasonable price. I can't see any issuewith this being aftermarket.

ZF6HP26 6 speed Steel / Metal Sump/pan Conversion kit FACTORY 2NDS plus 6 x lg | eBay

[Red90]

I’m pretty sure they are all genuine pans made by ZF. Metal ones were just used in other applications.

[loanrangie]

The after market pans are fine .

[woko]

I've used that pan from that supplier on 3 different cars. All fitted perfectly.
I would prefer the aftermarket one as it uses standard hex bolts. I have one car that I look after has a genuine one and it still uses torx. A standard socket is easier to access the bolts around the front cross member that torx bits

[101RRS]

Just be aware that some aftermarket pans do not have a drain plug - though the one in the link above does.

[Oohsam]

Thanks guys! really appreciate the responses. I had a feeling it would be fine, but ya never know!

[Eric SDV6SE]

I’m pretty sure they are all genuine pans made by ZF. Metal ones were just used in other applications.

Mines a "genuine" ZF pan with a bmw sticker on it, no issues. Still using torx socket head cap screws too. No leaks. went with the thicker gasket.

[DiscoJeffster]

No idea what I bought. Got it with drain, some super gasket and hex bolts plus filter. Off eBay. Has been fine.

[CraigE]

I will be oredering one shortly myself.

[LGM]

Has been on my 2011 D4 since 2013. my conversion pan does have a drain plug. The main benefit for me has been that the steel pan allows for a filter change without the mucking around of the LR plastic version required. Bought mine off eBay as well!
I did notice the add you referred to says 'Factory Seconds'. Personally, those words would put me off that particular one version.