[DeTomaso] Next question - best oilpan gasket

[Julian Kift]

With the engine out of the car its a breeze compared to trying to maneuvere a 9qt pan up there on your back.
 
I don't touch cork gaskets anymore, the composite or rubber coated-fiber by FelPro, Milodon or Mr Gasket are all pretty equal IMO. Personally I would not feel comfortable using only RTV or equivalent on the rails, I use the Mike Drew/JT approved method with great success.
 
Julian
 
> From: mbefthomas at comcast.net
> To: jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com; kenn_green at yahoo.com; detomaso at realbig.com; tonydigi at optonline.net
> Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 21:32:57 -0800
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Next question - best oilpan gasket
> 
> Thanks. Are the end pieces specific to an Armando pan, or are these
> something I can get at any NAPA or through Summit?
> I have the luxury of the engine being out of the car right now, so the
> tighten/sit/tighten/sit process will be easier to do.
> Mike 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Taphorn [mailto:jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com] 
> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 7:08 PM
> To: Mike Thomas; 'Ken Green'; detomaso at realbig.com; 'Tony DiGiovanna'
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Next question - best oilpan gasket
> 
> Just for Balance. I have never had issues with leaks and I use the full pan
> gasket set. I lightly coat the side and end gaskets with RTV with a more
> generous gob at the corner junctions. I then tighten the bolts until they
> are snug. I am careful to not distort the side gaskets. I very closely
> watch the side of the gasket as I am threading the bolt. My eyes are within
> inches of the gasket! After allowing the gaskets and RTV to sit overnight, I
> gently tighten the bolts until the gaskets just begin to squish or spread. 
> I again allow the gasket to sit for a day or more and retighten again until
> the gasket starts to squish or spread. Let me emphasize, I am looking for
> the slightest amount of gasket movement. You will do more harm
> overtightening. I find that the tightening process has a lot to do with
> feel. I use extensions that allow me to get a 3/8" ratchet above the pan. 
> I grasp the ratchet right over the head to ensure that I do not use to much
> torque. It requires very little.
> 
> Another approach and after lots of years the gaskets do not leak through.
> 
> JT
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Thomas" <mbefthomas at comcast.net>
> To: "'Ken Green'" <kenn_green at yahoo.com>; <detomaso at realbig.com>; "'Tony
> DiGiovanna'" <tonydigi at optonline.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 8:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Next question - best oilpan gasket
> 
> 
> > This does sound worth a look. Would I still need the rubber pieces at 
> > the front and back?
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > _____
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
> >
> > Tony,
> >
> > Have you tried Permatex Right Stuff:
> >
> > http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/automotive_gasketing/gaske
> > t_make rs/auto_Permatex_the_Right_Stuff_Gasket_Maker.htm
> >
> > Ken
> >
> > --- On Wed, 3/9/11, Tony DiGiovanna <tonydigi at optonline.net> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com
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> > Behalf Of Mike Thomas
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 12:07 AM
> > To: detomaso at realbig.com
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> > Subject: [DeTomaso] Next question - best oilpan gasket
> >
> > I have an Armando 10 qt pan, need to replace the gasket. What are the 
> > recommendations?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Mike Thomas
> >
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