[TR] TR6 oil pan gasket

[Bob Peglow]

Thank you Dave and Paul.
I have the Hylomar, hopefully the mounts are firm.
Thanks again.
Regards,
Bob
 
>    1. Re: TR6 oil pan gasket (Dave)
>    2. Re: TR6 oil pan gasket (ptegler)
 
>  You may get five responses with five different opinions but here's 
> mine:
> I would use Felpro Form-A-Gasket #2 (or eq) to affix the gasket to the 
> pan and Hylomar between the gasket and the block.
> It's been a bunch of years since I tried this but I think the pan can 
> come off in-situ if the motor mounts have not sagged too much
> Dave Massey
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> agreed.... suggest lifting the motor a bit...makes it easier. (undue 
> motor mounts)
> layy the gasket on the glass, lay down a bead and set the pan on it. 
> The idea is to create a super flat gasket surface that will meet the 
> block upon re-assembly. The sealant between pan and gasket takes up 
> all the divits, dents non flat spots of the pan.
> I do this same procedure on my valve cover gaskets. Makes it VERY easy 
> to remove and reinstall multiple times without issue as the Hylomar 
> never sets but seals extremely well.
> ptegler