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Beauford · 12-22-2016, 08:40 PM

Installing new gaskets on oil pan and was putting in the bolts, move to the other side and its not lined up. Guess I'll loosen the other side and try to beat it with a rubber mallet. Looking underneath it seems front passenger side the pan is more forward.

Steve Plucker · 12-22-2016, 08:56 PM

Try putting in a couple bolts on each side first loose...it should line itself up...no need to beat the heart of your car.

Pluck

Gary WA · 12-22-2016, 08:56 PM

was it the pan you took off prior to replacing the gasket? do not tighten bolts on one side till all are started for the whole pan. good Luck and Merry Christmas!!

Gary WA · 12-22-2016, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Plucker

Try putting in a couple bolts on each side first loose...it should line itself up...no need to beat the heart of your car.

Pluck

Beat me to it. A Merry Christmas to you and wife. Going to Oregon 2017 Regional meet. I'm signed up and ready.

Mitch//pa · 12-22-2016, 08:59 PM

Use pan dowels, start all the bolts before tightening

SSsssteamer · 12-22-2016, 09:00 PM

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I usually am able to line up the oil pan holes with the holes in the block by levering a drift punch in the holes to get them to line up. Once a few of the pan holes are lined up and a few pan bolts are loosely screwed into place, the rest of the pan bolts go easily into their proper places. The engine splash aprons are another challenge that are handled about the same way.

Beauford · 12-22-2016, 09:10 PM

Thanks, guys! That was my next thought in the process. Have a wonderful Christmas!

DaWizard · 12-22-2016, 09:20 PM

I usually put the gasket sealer on the pan lip with the gasket and let it set up, or tack up to hold the gasket in place, THEN put it on the engine!

H. L. Chauvin · 12-22-2016, 09:36 PM

I first thought this subject would be about how to send similar Advertising Subjects to your Junk Mail .... been getting lots of these Ads lately. LOL

Beauford · 12-23-2016, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by H. L. Chauvin

I first thought this subject would be about how to send similar Advertising Subjects to your Junk Mail .... been getting lots of these Ads lately. LOL

LOL nope...just another stupid question.

H. L. Chauvin · 12-23-2016, 04:52 AM

We all love Mr. Beauford .... because .......... true American patriotic integrity is difficult to find today ... Merry Christmas to all .... we will Change ... stay tuned in 2017.

Synchro909 · 12-23-2016, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DaWizard

I usually put the gasket sealer on the pan lip with the gasket and let it set up, or tack up to hold the gasket in place, THEN put it on the engine!

For zero set up time, use a little super glue to hold the gasket in place around the sump.

Mitch//pa · 12-23-2016, 06:21 AM

http://www.sacramentocapitolas.org/s...et-Article.pdf

Beauford · 12-23-2016, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

http://www.sacramentocapitolas.org/s...et-Article.pdf

nice read, Mitch!

BILL WILLIAMSON · 12-23-2016, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DaWizard

I usually put the gasket sealer on the pan lip with the gasket and let it set up, or tack up to hold the gasket in place, THEN put it on the engine!

You'll be SOOOORRY
Adhere the gasket to the BLOCK, with the little tabs extending into the groove, for the cork strip.
Start feeding the cork in @ each end & in the middle. Put a dab of good sealer at the intersections of the corks & the pan gaskets.
To get the corks in requires extreme patience & finesse. This is where YEARS of experience & practice PAYS OFF
BUT, I must remember, one of you might be a BRAIN SURGEON, who could "REPAIR" mine, when I BROKE IT---LOL
Bill W.

Jacksonlll · 12-23-2016, 05:25 PM

Make sure your splash pan in your oil pan is fully seated. That might push things out of shape. Get some help with that pan. Not an easy job. Merry Christmas.

Tom Wesenberg · 12-23-2016, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by H. L. Chauvin

I first thought this subject would be about how to send similar Advertising Subjects to your Junk Mail .... been getting lots of these Ads lately. LOL

It might have been an intro to a porn movie.

Mitch//pa · 12-23-2016, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

It might have been an intro to a porn movie.

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Utopia Texas · 12-23-2016, 07:27 PM

I have always used a smear of grease on gaskets to help hold them in place while adjusting the pan and starting the fasteners. It's not rocket science but it works for me!

Mitch//pa · 12-24-2016, 06:46 PM

Dont smear sealer all over the side rails.. For many reasons

12-22-2016, 08:40 PM	#1
Beauford Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: VA Posts: 569	Really? How hard can it be... Installing new gaskets on oil pan and was putting in the bolts, move to the other side and its not lined up. Guess I'll loosen the other side and try to beat it with a rubber mallet. Looking underneath it seems front passenger side the pan is more forward.

12-22-2016, 08:56 PM	#2
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Really? How hard can it be... Try putting in a couple bolts on each side first loose...it should line itself up...no need to beat the heart of your car. Pluck

12-22-2016, 08:56 PM	#3
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,457	Re: Really? How hard can it be... was it the pan you took off prior to replacing the gasket? do not tighten bolts on one side till all are started for the whole pan. good Luck and Merry Christmas!! __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

12-22-2016, 08:59 PM	#5
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Really? How hard can it be... Use pan dowels, start all the bolts before tightening

12-22-2016, 09:00 PM	#6
SSsssteamer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sedro-Woolley, WA Posts: 1,023	Re: Really? How hard can it be... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I usually am able to line up the oil pan holes with the holes in the block by levering a drift punch in the holes to get them to line up. Once a few of the pan holes are lined up and a few pan bolts are loosely screwed into place, the rest of the pan bolts go easily into their proper places. The engine splash aprons are another challenge that are handled about the same way.

12-22-2016, 09:10 PM	#7
Beauford Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: VA Posts: 569	Re: Really? How hard can it be... Thanks, guys! That was my next thought in the process. Have a wonderful Christmas!

12-22-2016, 09:20 PM	#8
DaWizard BANNED Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Dizzyland Ca Posts: 332	Re: Really? How hard can it be... I usually put the gasket sealer on the pan lip with the gasket and let it set up, or tack up to hold the gasket in place, THEN put it on the engine!

12-22-2016, 09:36 PM	#9
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: Really? How hard can it be... I first thought this subject would be about how to send similar Advertising Subjects to your Junk Mail .... been getting lots of these Ads lately. LOL

12-23-2016, 04:52 AM	#11
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: Really? How hard can it be... We all love Mr. Beauford .... because .......... true American patriotic integrity is difficult to find today ... Merry Christmas to all .... we will Change ... stay tuned in 2017.

12-23-2016, 06:21 AM	#13
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Really? How hard can it be... http://www.sacramentocapitolas.org/s...et-Article.pdf

12-23-2016, 05:25 PM	#16
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: Really? How hard can it be... Make sure your splash pan in your oil pan is fully seated. That might push things out of shape. Get some help with that pan. Not an easy job. Merry Christmas.

12-23-2016, 07:27 PM	#19
Utopia Texas Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Brookshire & Cat Spring,Texas Posts: 222	Re: Really? How hard can it be... I have always used a smear of grease on gaskets to help hold them in place while adjusting the pan and starting the fasteners. It's not rocket science but it works for me!

12-24-2016, 06:46 PM	#20
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Really? How hard can it be... Dont smear sealer all over the side rails.. For many reasons