<VV> Oil Pan Gasket

[JVHRoberts@aol.com]

All good. But here's my added tips:
1. Use a THIN coating of sealant. 
2. SB Chevies used a 'spreader' under the valve cover bolts that will work on 
most of the pan bolts, and eliminate the deformation problems. I've used 
these very successfully. 
3. I have also used both the red high temp. silicone sealant and the grey 
Loctite sealant for cam box to cylinder head joints, typically for Japanese cars, 
and NO gasket very successfully. 
4. I prefer the paper gaskets. They seem to split, etc., less easily than the 
cork or rubber ones. 

In a message dated 9/29/2004 10:20:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
jgreen@alum.mit.edu writes:
I am planning to replace the oil pan gasket on my 1965 Monza and would like
some advice. I have purchased two gaskets, one rubber and one cork. The pan is
the original steel one.

According to Corvair Lubricant Leaks by Frederick Johnson, I should:

1. Prepare the pan by repairing deformities around the bolt holes using a 7/8"
steel bar. Any suggestions on where I can find one or something similar?

2. Use high temperature silicone sealant on both metal surfaces and on both
sides of the gasket. Is this correct?

Thanks

John Green
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