Hi Todd,
I ensured that the pan flange was nice and flat then used black RTV to
attach the gasket to the pan and block. I'm sure that on the valve cover
I used it on the cover side only....not sure on the pan but I probably
did use it at the front sealing block and rear main seal housing. I
usually do that because a machined surface generally seals well and it
also eases the removal of the part and re-use of the gasket if necessary.
I applied the RTV to the parts (not too much), wiped off any excess and
let them set over night under a little weight. No leaks after a full
season of driving.
Good luck,
Jay Welch, Abington MA
1971 TR6 project
1973 TR6 driver - wanting to "Drive it Hard"
Member "Cape Cod British Car Club" @
http://clubs.hemmings.com/capecodbritish/
On Mon, 07 Jan 2002 10:56:18 -0500 "Todd Bermudez" <fattr6@hotmail.com>
writes:
> List,
>
> Just dropped the oil pan off the block(no thrust washers!) &
> wondering if
> hylomar is the best gasket dressing? It's plenty sticky, but will
> it keep
> oil from passing through? I know I have to make sure the holes
> around the
> pan are nice & flat...just wondering about the gasket dressing? I
> plan on
> using it on the valve cover gasket as well...good idea?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Todd
> CD3705L
>
>
>
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