Re: Wow, can't seem to shake a leaking pan or main seal.
[Re: MonGoo$e]
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07/15/11 04:15 PM
07/15/11 04:15 PM
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I clean all gasket surfaces with carb or brake cleaner, make sure the surfaces are straight and have no burs. Then I use top quality gaskets. I've been using the Milidon crushproof pan gaskets with good results. I always supplement all mating surfaces with Permatex Ultra Seal, making sure to massage it into the surface prior to bolting things up.
The last rear main I did in the car was the Mr Gasket silicon seal set. I believe only the side gaskets are actually silicon, but they work nicely. Attention to detail, cleanliness, Permatex Ultra Seal in the correct amounts and slightly off-set the seal. No leaks.
I did have to slide the aluminum seal holder in and out a few times to get the side gaskets just in the right spot, so they were not sticking out or sticking in to far.
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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Re: Wow, can't seem to shake a leaking pan or main seal.
[Re: MonGoo$e]
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07/16/11 09:47 AM
07/16/11 09:47 AM
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79powerwagon
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i thought it too at first but it is motor oil so i think its around the crank
Are you positive? Red tranny oil picks up dirt as it drools down the pump housing and around the bottom until it finally migrates to your garage floor, losing all traces of red color.
Anyway, I mostly am posting this for others reading this thread!
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