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OL JENNY · 03-04-2014, 10:34 AM

I am changing my timing gear and dropping my pan, and I have read many of the posts on successful placement of the timing gear and pan gaskets. I noticed that Tom Wesenberg, who's advice I respect, and possibly others, place the rope seals in dry and then oils and greases after they are installed. Most reports suggest soaking in oil for a few days. Nearly all threads and printed reports suggest using a sealant at the spot where the paper or cork gaskets meet the rope seals. How does a sealant seal to an oily rope end? Since this is not something I have done for 30 years, I would like to do it as correctly as I can, to reduce the chances of oil leaks. My engine is in my car, so this old body will be working under the car. Thanks everybody

03-04-2014, 10:34 AM	#1
OL JENNY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Muscatine, IA Posts: 223	Front Rope Seals-To Soak in Oil or Not? I am changing my timing gear and dropping my pan, and I have read many of the posts on successful placement of the timing gear and pan gaskets. I noticed that Tom Wesenberg, who's advice I respect, and possibly others, place the rope seals in dry and then oils and greases after they are installed. Most reports suggest soaking in oil for a few days. Nearly all threads and printed reports suggest using a sealant at the spot where the paper or cork gaskets meet the rope seals. How does a sealant seal to an oily rope end? Since this is not something I have done for 30 years, I would like to do it as correctly as I can, to reduce the chances of oil leaks. My engine is in my car, so this old body will be working under the car. Thanks everybody