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383 oil pan gasket suggestion? #369088
07/07/09 01:09 PM
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I verified my oil leak is coming from the front passenger corner of the oil pan (not the fuel pump or crank). Am preparing to replace it. Any suggestions on type or brand of gasket to purchase? How about the adhesive?

I want to do it right and do it once.


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Re: 383 oil pan gasket suggestion? [Re: Iceman01] #369089
07/07/09 01:32 PM
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felpro cork. black silicone. make sure all surfaces are very clean. don't over tighten and you'll be fine. jeff57

Re: 383 oil pan gasket suggestion? [Re: jeff57] #369090
07/07/09 04:32 PM
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Dont use silicone on cork period.Ive seen too many back yarders screw up stuff because of it.Silicone and cork dont mix.I use 3M weather adhisive if its in the car.Glue the gasket to the pan use just enought to hold it.Then make sure the rails are straight.I even sometimes cut the timing cover part off and just use silicone on it if its in place.Mine has 2 gaskets and windage tray.Never leaks and it has the Mopar black gaskets.Dont overtighten the bolts.I use a 1/4 inch set and just get them nice and snug.Rocky


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Re: 383 oil pan gasket suggestion? [Re: Iceman01] #369091
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Re: 383 oil pan gasket suggestion? [Re: therocks] #369092
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make sure the rails are straight.







.... the MOST important aspect of the whole deal.

Re: 383 oil pan gasket suggestion? [Re: Iceman01] #369093
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I use Permatex ultra copper silicone as a sealing aid with great results on most everything!....Except head gaskets of course!

Re: 383 oil pan gasket suggestion? [Re: The Beekeeper] #369094
07/07/09 11:59 PM
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All you silicone guys must wear suspenders with a belt.Its not needed and silicone turns cork into mush.My pan has been on 8 years no leaks and carries 80 PSI allmost all the time.I only use silicone when I have to like under the intake frt and rear hold downs.Been doing it for 40 years and have had very very few leaks.Rocky


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Re: 383 oil pan gasket suggestion? [Re: therocks] #369095
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All you silicone guys must wear suspenders with a belt.


With suspenders you dont need a belt. you'll find out when you get there


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Re: 383 oil pan gasket suggestion? [Re: RapidRobert] #369096
07/08/09 09:57 AM
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sorry you fellas don't agree with cork and/or silicone but i'm not a backyarder nor do i wear suspenders. jeff57

Re: 383 oil pan gasket suggestion? [Re: jeff57] #369097
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Re: 383 oil pan gasket suggestion? [Re: 71 FJ6 Charger] #369098
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Same here... I'm still wondering how to authoritatively proceed...


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Re: 383 oil pan gasket suggestion? [Re: Iceman01] #369099
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Having a brain cramp on the name brand, but they make a "tough cork" gasket that has a metal piece sandwiched in between the gasket material.. Works great for me....

Re: 383 oil pan gasket suggestion? [Re: minivan] #369100
07/10/09 01:20 PM
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A guy here in town mentioned that I might need two gaskets if I have a baffle too. It's a numbers-matching block rebuilt to stock. Can anyone confirm what/how many gaskets I will need? Any other parts/pieces?


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Re: 383 oil pan gasket suggestion? [Re: Iceman01] #369101
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If theres a windage tray (And I'm sure there is) you need two gaskets...

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FPP-1834/

Re: 383 oil pan gasket suggestion? [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #369102
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If theres a windage tray (And I'm sure there is) you need two gaskets...

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FPP-1834/






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