Tranny flush, need help with materials...

[camrydriver7609]

My mechanic had told me that the best pan gasket will be made out of paper. I've check Autozone, Pep Boys, Checkers, Napa and toyotas parts department. All they have is cork or rubber. Do paper gaskets exist? What have you guys used on your cars?

I want to do a lot of stuff at once. If I buy the parts myself, what is a reasonable price to spend on timing belt service (timing belt, a/c-alternator belt, cam shaft seals, crank shaft seal, water pump), thermostat change, transmission flush, tune up, and replacement of the two hoses? What are the two hoses called again?

Thanks.

97 V6

[Stillrunning]

"All they have is cork or rubber"

Go with rubber.