[DeTomaso] Oil pan gasket recommendation?

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/1/08 11 30 29, thomas at hax.se writes:


> Have you checked that it is not the two lower center waterpump bolts 
> that leaks? These bolts protrudes into the cam drive area and they 
> need sealant on the threads to avoid oil leaks.
> 

I haven't checked anything except the oil pan bolts, actually.   My plan was 
to thoroughly clean it, then run the motor for awhile with the car on my lift, 
and see if I can spot where the oil is coming from.

That may be a brilliant suggestion however.   I have a flat firewall kit in 
my car, and I installed Dennis Quella's water belt idler pulley.   The mounting 
bracket utilizes at least one of the lower water pump bolts, and I know that 
I didn't take any special care to seal it; I just removed it, installed the 
bracket and reinstalled the bolt.

I will definitely give that a look.   THANKS!

Mike


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