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dlfrisch · 06-13-2014, 10:05 PM

Not sure, but someone suggests (maybe Les Andrews) to use silicone gasket maker on the new cork gaskets. I just did that and by the time I fussed around and lined up the bolts, the gaskets swelled up and as I tightened the bolts down, the gasket mushed out in spots. I let up on the bolts for a few hours and then squeezed the cork gasket back in place and then re tightened down the bolts. It's holding OK, but I am not satisfied. I ordered another pan gasket set today. I will grease the new gasket and try again.

06-13-2014, 10:05 PM	#15
dlfrisch Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Florida - 32128 Posts: 416	Re: removing the oil pan Not sure, but someone suggests (maybe Les Andrews) to use silicone gasket maker on the new cork gaskets. I just did that and by the time I fussed around and lined up the bolts, the gaskets swelled up and as I tightened the bolts down, the gasket mushed out in spots. I let up on the bolts for a few hours and then squeezed the cork gasket back in place and then re tightened down the bolts. It's holding OK, but I am not satisfied. I ordered another pan gasket set today. I will grease the new gasket and try again.