<VV> Oil Pan Gasket

[BEllison@bbafiberweb.com]

In addition, when applying sealant, make sure you get some on the inside
perimeter of the bolt holes.  This will prevent any oil from seeping to, and
thru, the bolt holes.    Still be very careful about too much to the inside,
for reasons previously mentioned.

Barry
Corsa SC


> 
> 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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