<VV> Oil Pan questions...

[Duane, Jim (US SSA)]

Well, let's pour some hi-test on this!!!  Clarks sells a silicone oil
pan gasket
http://www.corvair.com/user-cgi/catalog.cgi?function=goto&catalog=MAIN&s
ection=MAIN&page=6 It works, doesn't leak, and is re-usable.  Yes, I do
use it...  Stock pan, sealing surfaces straightened, and serrated
bolts...
Jim Duane
'66 180 Corsa CVT
Colonial Corvairs
CORSA



-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of J R Read_HML
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 12:43 PM
To: Chuck Kubin; virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> Oil Pan questions...

Ryan is going to be sorry he ever asked this question.  It leads to the
paper or cork controversy and also to the washers or no washers
controversy. 
Let's just say that we did not all give him the same answer and let it
go at that.  Well - we DID all agree that the first step is to make sure
the pan is straight.

Attachments (if any) are scanned with anti-virus software.

Later, JR

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Kubin" <dreamwoodck at yahoo.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 11:04 AM
Subject: <VV> Oil Pan questions...


> Hey Ryan,
>
>  Cork gaskets have the advantage of a tiny bit of give, allowing them
to 
> spring back slightly if not compressed too much when they are
relatively 
> new.
>  RTV is fine if handled properly. By that, I mean coat both surfaces
with 
> a thin FILM of oil to make it easier to remove later if you have to.
Also, 
> be careful to gauge how much you put on. You need enough to do the
job, 
> but remember that it squeezes out all over. You absolutely don't want 
> enough to form blobs that can get sucked up and pumped into the
engine. 
> Even if the oil filter stops it, it isn't good.
>  Remember that RTV stays the same shape as when it cures, so if
something 
> loosens up, it will leak. Also, it doesn't offer resistance to your 
> torquing it down, so watch your torque closely.
>
>  Chuck Kubin
>  LIFCCXGP
>
>
>  "Ryan Verthein" wrote:
>>> mine seems to be seeping out of the cork gasket. I
>>> admittedly probably messed it up myself overtorqueing
>>> the nuts in the beginning, but there has to be a
>>> better alternative.
>>>
>>> What about paper gaskets.
>>>
>>> And why is everyone so opposed to using silicone on
>>> the gasket surfaces for the pan gasket --- sounds like
>>> a pretty smart idea from my point of view, as long as
>>> you are careful not to get any in the case.
>>>
>>> Thanks again!
>>> Ryan
>
>
> ---------------------------------
> Yahoo! Autos. Looking for a sweet ride? Get pricing, reviews, & more
on 
> new and used cars.
> _______________________________________________
> This message was sent by the VirtualVairs mailing list, all copyrights
are 
> the property
> of the writer, please attribute properly. For help, 
> mailto:vv-help at corvair.org
> This list sponsored by the Corvair Society of America, 
> http://www.corvair.org/
> Post messages to: VirtualVairs at corvair.org
> Change your options: 
> http://www.vv.corvair.org/mailman/options/virtualvairs
> _______________________________________________ 

 _______________________________________________
This message was sent by the VirtualVairs mailing list, all copyrights
are the property
of the writer, please attribute properly. For help,
mailto:vv-help at corvair.org
This list sponsored by the Corvair Society of America,
http://www.corvair.org/
Post messages to: VirtualVairs at corvair.org
Change your options:
http://www.vv.corvair.org/mailman/options/virtualvairs 
 _______________________________________________