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H. L. Chauvin · 07-26-2014, 08:42 PM

Hi, K,

FWIW: In 56 years, I never, ever, ever, ever, ever, had a rope seal leak ...... so I never tried a modern front seal.

1. I coat metal & back of standard rope seal with Permatex No. 2.

2. Then, Lightly mash seal in place with a socket wrench.

3. Trim seal only if the seal protrudes upwards more than 1/8" above mating metal surface and/or the oil pan gasket; &,

4. Generously coat inner round circular surfaces of rope seal with grease.

5. Never, ever, ever soaked rope seal in oil overnight to make it initially swell up whereby it can shrink a few years later when petroleum volatiles evaporate.

Hope this helps.

07-26-2014, 08:42 PM	#2
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: Modern front seal Hi, K, FWIW: In 56 years, I never, ever, ever, ever, ever, had a rope seal leak ...... so I never tried a modern front seal. 1. I coat metal & back of standard rope seal with Permatex No. 2. 2. Then, Lightly mash seal in place with a socket wrench. 3. Trim seal only if the seal protrudes upwards more than 1/8" above mating metal surface and/or the oil pan gasket; &, 4. Generously coat inner round circular surfaces of rope seal with grease. 5. Never, ever, ever soaked rope seal in oil overnight to make it initially swell up whereby it can shrink a few years later when petroleum volatiles evaporate. Hope this helps.