Originally Posted By roadhazard
Originally Posted By Crizila
Originally Posted By roadhazard
Originally Posted By cudaerik
I do not have a interference issue with the windage tray and I do not use studs on the mail. Like I have mentioned before I have tried many times now to seal this up with different gaskets with Würth Super RTV Silicone between all layers (pan gskets and tray) Been trying without any silicone, with only small amounts in suspected areas. I've been checking for a flat pan rail and windage tray and everything have been washed down with brake cleaner before assmbly and offcourse checking for holes / cracks in the pan.

Could the angle of the engine cause the leak in the rear? Running a TKO 600 transmission and that makes the engine being tilted more that normal towards the firewall.


Again, you are missing something. Bolts too long and bottoming out before full torque can be applied to the oil pan gasket?

You have either;
A) A component issue
or
B) An installation issue

The angle of the motor has nothing to do with a leak. Please, re-read my suggestion for proper installation of the Superformance gasket.

Key points...... Quality RTV sealer on the joints and across rear seal retainer, apply in bead form, do not spread out with your finger and do not allow it to skin over before installation.
I would agree with A or B if it wasn't for C = "dip stick blows out of the hole"( original post). He needs to get a definitive answer on crank case pressure FIRST. Lots of good suggestions on this thread and if the OP has done them all?, it leads back to a crank case pressure issue. Couple things the OP could try; 1.Start the engine up with both valve covers vented to the atmosphere. Just let it idle until it gets up to operating temp. Still got leaks? I would lean towards A or B. 2. Over fill it with oil until you are sure the oil level is above the pan rails on all sides and front and rear ( level the motor ). Let it sit that way over night. Got leaks in the same places? Again, I would be more apt to lean towards A or B. wave



The OP is running open element breathers.....
Quote:
I'm running an open air filter style valve cover breathers on both vale covers


I have also seen dipsticks that fit very loose.
Not saying he does or does not have a blow-by issue.

Either way, the OP would need to have some severe crankcase pressure to blow past a properly sealed oil pan/gasket, especially a BB Mopar. And with no mention of leaks from other areas it keeps leading me back to improper installation or component issue but my eyes are not what they used to be.... can't see Norway from here anymore grin

laugh laugh I'm sure you are right about the Norway thing. beer

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