[DeTomaso] Next question - best oilpan gasket

[michael@michaelshortt.com]

yes, IMHO you will need the rubber pieces.  I don't know of any RTV products
that I would trust, much less attempt to use in those locations.  Michael
Shortt
On Mar 9, 2011 9:51 PM, "Mike Thomas" <mbefthomas at comcast.net> wrote:
> This does sound worth a look. Would I still need the rubber pieces at the
> front and back?
>
> Mike
>
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> From: Ken Green [mailto:kenn_green at yahoo.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 5:08 PM
> To: 'Mike Thomas'; detomaso at realbig.com; Tony DiGiovanna
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Next question - best oilpan gasket
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>
> Tony,
>
> Have you tried Permatex Right Stuff:
>
>
http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_make
> rs/auto_Permatex_the_Right_Stuff_Gasket_Maker.htm
>
> Ken
>
> --- On Wed, 3/9/11, Tony DiGiovanna <tonydigi at optonline.net> wrote:
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> From: Tony DiGiovanna <tonydigi at optonline.net>
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Next question - best oilpan gasket
> To: "'Mike Thomas'" <mbefthomas at comcast.net>, detomaso at realbig.com
> Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2011, 4:47 PM
>
>
> Frankly, my best results have been with no gasket. Just the rubber parts
at
> the front and back, then good quality blue RTV over everything. You must
> properly clean before application, lightly snug the bolts, let it cure
> thoroughly, then tighten the screws. Failure to clean well or failure to
> allow full cure usually ends in poor results.
>
> I find the gaskets all get oil saturated and lead to leaks no matter what
> you do.
>
> I've seen some pretty slick looking 1-pc elastomeric gaskest for SBCs. I'd
> love to try one for a Cleve, but alas I think there be none.
>
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> Subject: [DeTomaso] Next question - best oilpan gasket
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> I have an Armando 10 qt pan, need to replace the gasket. What are the
> recommendations?
>
> Thanks
> Mike Thomas
>
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