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mcgarrett · 07-31-2025, 02:48 PM

As TerryOh says, push it down firmly into the seal groove and don't feel the need to trim too much off the ends. You want it to fit snuggly against the block without allowing leaks. If you have the correct gasket set for your engine you may not think it's possible, but it will compress as you begin to run all the pan bolts down. It is recommended to run the bolts down evenly so as not to put too much strain on any one area of the pan. As Newc says, it is very important to soak them in motor oil overnight before installing.

07-31-2025, 02:48 PM	#5
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Corsicana, Texas Posts: 1,306	Re: 40 oil pan install As TerryOh says, push it down firmly into the seal groove and don't feel the need to trim too much off the ends. You want it to fit snuggly against the block without allowing leaks. If you have the correct gasket set for your engine you may not think it's possible, but it will compress as you begin to run all the pan bolts down. It is recommended to run the bolts down evenly so as not to put too much strain on any one area of the pan. As Newc says, it is very important to soak them in motor oil overnight before installing.