[DeTomaso] Oil Pan gasket install

[John Maffeo]

Michael,
   
  thank you for the quick reply. I am using FelPro 1811.
   
  John

Michael Shortt <michaelsavga at gmail.com> wrote:
    Some people use lots of RTV and some don't.
   
  I've always used a very thin coat on one surface and then only to hold the gasket in place, let it almost dry completely and then install it ( the pan ) loosely, snugging up each bolt in a random pattern ( like lug nuts ) and lastly making the final tightening once they are all in place and you've made sure that it isn't pinched or bunched up or anything else that would be bad. 
   
  Before RTV was so widespread, I've seen old guys use string to try the gasket in place through the holes and they swear by it. You'll need more RTV on the front and back I'm sure,
  Which gasket are you using?

 
  On 3/23/07, John Maffeo <johnmaffeo1 at yahoo.com> wrote:   I'm in the process of installing my Armando oil pan and was wondering if there were any tips to installing the gasket. Should I use gasket sealer\maker in the corners? If so, what kind works best? The engine is out of the car and in a stand. 

thanks in advance for your help.

John Maffeo
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