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Wisconsinjimmy · 09-29-2013, 11:38 AM

Will silicone work for the pan?

pat in Santa Cruz · 09-29-2013, 12:53 PM

I use silicone ( RTV) at the joints of the gaskets, but no where else. Its slippery, and if the entire block rail is siliconed, the gasket will slip when you tighten the bolts. I prefer to glue the gasket to the block with Permatex high tack, using silicone at the rear main area where the two gaskets join each other and the metal and at the front where the gaskets rest on the oil seals. I do not use sealant on the pan, so it can be easily removed in the future. With a flat pan rail, new gasket and the right amount of even torque, leakage is not a problem.

1931 flamingo · 09-29-2013, 12:57 PM

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Welcome to the Barn ! I like the new avitar. As a newbie I would recommend you get a copy of Les Andrew's book Vol I, and some of the vendor catalogs. You might also try doing a search for "pan gasket". Many helpful hints on how to install. Make sure the gasket flange/lip on the pan is flat and DO NOT overtighten the bolts.
FWIW
Paul in CT

09-29-2013, 11:38 AM	#1
Wisconsinjimmy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cushing, WI Posts: 170	Pan Gasket Will silicone work for the pan?

09-29-2013, 12:53 PM	#2
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: Pan Gasket I use silicone ( RTV) at the joints of the gaskets, but no where else. Its slippery, and if the entire block rail is siliconed, the gasket will slip when you tighten the bolts. I prefer to glue the gasket to the block with Permatex high tack, using silicone at the rear main area where the two gaskets join each other and the metal and at the front where the gaskets rest on the oil seals. I do not use sealant on the pan, so it can be easily removed in the future. With a flat pan rail, new gasket and the right amount of even torque, leakage is not a problem.

09-29-2013, 12:57 PM	#3
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Pan Gasket Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Welcome to the Barn ! I like the new avitar. As a newbie I would recommend you get a copy of Les Andrew's book Vol I, and some of the vendor catalogs. You might also try doing a search for "pan gasket". Many helpful hints on how to install. Make sure the gasket flange/lip on the pan is flat and DO NOT overtighten the bolts. FWIW Paul in CT