Oil pan gasket question
Racer
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Palmer Alaska
Curious how that one piece gasket works for you. Mine leaked up front. Debating if it was the chrome timing cover not sealing, or gasket. I did not install but it is the correct one. I have seen numerous complaints on them. Works for some, not for others. I am going back to the old school gasket and rtv on the corners. Have done several of those in the past, never had any leaks.
Le Mans Master
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From: Southern NH
Curious how that one piece gasket works for you. Mine leaked up front. Debating if it was the chrome timing cover not sealing, or gasket. I did not install but it is the correct one. I have seen numerous complaints on them. Works for some, not for others. I am going back to the old school gasket and rtv on the corners. Have done several of those in the past, never had any leaks.
also, when it comes to engine parts: if it's chrome, it's gonna leak.
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Drifting
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From: Chardon Ohio
It says to pound on the crank with a lead hammer one way then back. I did that with a dead blow hammer the best I could but I don't think I did much.
Jim
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Drifting
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Chardon Ohio
Curious how that one piece gasket works for you. Mine leaked up front. Debating if it was the chrome timing cover not sealing, or gasket. I did not install but it is the correct one. I have seen numerous complaints on them. Works for some, not for others. I am going back to the old school gasket and rtv on the corners. Have done several of those in the past, never had any leaks.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Palmer Alaska
Yep timing cover front seal around balancer is not it. I have had chrome covers and 4 piece pan gaskets befor and not had a problem. However I was told you could scuff the inside surface where the from lip seal contacts the cover to remedy the issue.
Safety Car
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From: Orange County Ca
Also, you may have to go back and retorque the bolts to stop the leaks. Even if you bottomed out the bolts on the built in spacers in the gasket. I just did my 69 bb and it still ozzed a bit, but after a few heat cycles and 2 retorques, I'm good now.
