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Old 04-07-2019, 11:51 AM   #20
Purdy Swoft
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Default Re: oil pan gasket replacement

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I also saw that, wonder if they were using a paper gasket, 20 Lbs is way too much for a cork seal, distends the gasket and might warp the pan .


I agree, too tight oil pan bolts can squeeze a cork gasket out the sides . I don't like cork gaskets because they are too fragile . I use the thick paper gasket and tighten by feel .
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