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Oil pan gasket

Whoodoo

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Does anyone use one? How has it held up? Any issues with leaking?

Reason why I ask is because I just pulled my pan again and using RTV to seal it is such a huge pain in the ass for taking it off, cleaning it, putting new stuff on, etc. Why can't dropping the pan be as easy as my camaro? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
 

89Mirageman

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Its easy to clean the old rtv out of the groove with a soft wire brush on an air tool or drill. Put on a new bead and start the bolts until the rtv starts to set and then torque them to spec.

I know its a PITA to take it off and on but this is something you should only have to do once so its no big deal.
 

Struc

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I've heard stories both good and bad with using a gasket. My advice would be to try it once and see what you think. It's a little time & work to pull it again if it doesn't work out for you.
 

Two ways that have worked for me.

1. Use the gasket. But also use a spray type gasket sealer/adhesive on both sides of the gasket.

2. Use the rtv that is branded "right stuff". This can be used with or without the gasket. I agree that a bit of time between applying the rtv and torqueing the bolts is required for leak free results. About 15 minutes is good.

You'll never get a good seal if your pan is distorted. Lay it upside down on a strong flat surface and check the sealing surface. If it is bent, pound it flat or replace the pan.
 

Quoting Whoodoo:
Why can't dropping the pan be as easy as my camaro? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif



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