<VV> Oil Pan Gaskets

[Dennis Pleau]

What works for me is to start with a straightened pan.  Using a Cork-Nitrile
(sp?) gasket.  Light coat of RTV on the pan side of the gasket and torque to
50 inch/lbs.  When it starts leaking, re-torque to 50 inch/lbs.  I don't
think the bolts back off, I think the gaskets shrink overtime.  

On my engines with cast/machined aluminum pans, I use the thick paper
gaskets.

dp