Oil Leak is gone!!!!

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Aug 21, 2005 | 09:18 PM

steve40th

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St. Jude Donor '03 & '05

Oil Leak is gone!!!!

Okay, I went through the pain of not reading, then reading instructions. GMs manual said add RTV (Right Stuff) in four corners of block where pan meets the block, Felp Pro says not needed . But Fel Pro doesnt know "Steves" Vette.
First gasket , GM, no sealant, leaked.
Second, Fel Pro, no sealant, leaked.
Third, Old Used Fel Pro that leaked, with Right Stuff sealant, sealed up and dry as bone.
Anyways, I will forever use sealant when I put a pan gasket on.
Now, I am sure I will have more leaks, or future leaks, knock on wood, but a lesson learned.

Aug 21, 2005 | 09:51 PM

Red Tornado

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steve, that is noteworthy info. congratulations on getting the problem solved

Aug 21, 2005 | 10:02 PM

aboatguy

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"The Right Stuff" Rocks!
Looks like 3rd time was the charm

Aug 21, 2005 | 10:34 PM

Aggravated4life

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Thats great! Feels good to fix it eh?

Aug 21, 2005 | 10:46 PM

steve40th

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St. Jude Donor '03 & '05

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Originally Posted by Bill's86Coupe

Thats great! Feels good to fix it eh?

YES

Aug 21, 2005 | 10:54 PM

bogus

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congrats!!! That's GREAT!!!!!

Aug 22, 2005 | 12:55 AM

mikey whipreck

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Where do you buy that stuff at?

Aug 22, 2005 | 01:12 AM

Rick86

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Was this a one piece seal? I have a leaky pan gasket that is the one piece and I reinstalled without sealant, wondering if sealant will seal it?

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Aug 22, 2005 | 01:35 AM

86PACER

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Originally Posted by mikey whipreck

Where do you buy that stuff at?

Pep Boys and Napa carry it.
Looks like this. About $10 a can.

Last edited by 86PACER; Aug 22, 2005 at 01:39 AM.

Aug 22, 2005 | 03:02 AM

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steve40th

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St. Jude Donor '03 & '05

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Originally Posted by Rick86

Was this a one piece seal? I have a leaky pan gasket that is the one piece and I reinstalled without sealant, wondering if sealant will seal it?

If you have a one piece oil pan gasket and install it with the Right Stuff at the four corners of your pan, you should not leak at all.

Aug 22, 2005 | 05:12 AM

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USAsOnlyWay

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Is the right stuff grey in color?

Somebody was telling me about a new gasket stuff that people are using and replacing vc gaskets and just using. I wonder if this is it.

Aug 22, 2005 | 06:51 AM

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85vet

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Originally Posted by USAsOnlyWay

Is the right stuff grey in color?
.

No, it is black .

Aug 22, 2005 | 09:14 AM

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0ski_dwn_it

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 86PACER

Pep Boys and Napa carry it.
Looks like this. About $10 a can.

Its right up there with my favorite stuff. Racing, Ice cream, girls, and "the right stuff."

Aug 22, 2005 | 09:31 AM

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onedef92

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Congrats! Glad mine was done right the first time with copper RTV silicone and Felpro gasket.

I've logged more than 100,000 miles on it and no leaks yet. The Rite Stuff is excellent, too!

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