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Has nobody here used the Permatex High Tack Sealant? They mentioned it by name in the Haynes Manual I have. That and just a dab of RTV in the four corners where the rear seal retainer and timing chain cover meet up with the block.



Really?

On a big block?

Time for a new manual since the timing chain cover and oil pan have no common surfaces on a big block.

The factory built millions of big blocks without RTV, it's not like sealing them up is a trick. Looks like you are doing this one in the car, which I have not done, so gluing the gaskets in place might help you get everything lined up easier.

Or you can simply assemble the gaskets and tray to the pan, tie them in place with thread in each hole and assemble. BTDT.

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