I am having a hell of a time getting the oil pan to seal. Have tried two different of the one piece silicon gaskets ($$) and they are not working. The problem I think I have is that I have a 1991 302 block with a 1965 front timing cover and a custom oil pan that has the 1960s mating surface design with the two groves that run parallel down the side.
It seems that the circumference of the timing cover may be different on the older one vs the newer TC. With both of the one piece gaskets the section for the front and rear seemed too long. This most recent install, I had to cut that section out and use the standard rubber sections. This time I have a bad leak along the length of the passenger side.
I have ordered the two kits and will combine them for the best fit -
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FEL-1809/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MIL-40300/
One is for a early V8, the other for a 1990 or later V8.
What are your thoughts on this issue? Do you use Permatex, how do you prep the surfaces, what is the tightening sequence, what torque?
It seems that the circumference of the timing cover may be different on the older one vs the newer TC. With both of the one piece gaskets the section for the front and rear seemed too long. This most recent install, I had to cut that section out and use the standard rubber sections. This time I have a bad leak along the length of the passenger side.
I have ordered the two kits and will combine them for the best fit -
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FEL-1809/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MIL-40300/
One is for a early V8, the other for a 1990 or later V8.
What are your thoughts on this issue? Do you use Permatex, how do you prep the surfaces, what is the tightening sequence, what torque?
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