Fw: <VV> Oil Pan questions...

[Bob Lindsey]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Lindsey" <rlindsey at pa.net>
To: "Ryan Verthein" <daretocorvair at yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 9:04 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Oil Pan questions...


Ryan,

This from a prior VV posting:

 Oil Pan Gasket Replacement
 Prepare the pan by repairing deformities around the bolt holes using a 7/8" 
steel bar.
Any suggestions on where I can find one or something similar?

In a pinch use a piece of 1X4 and a nice flat section of concrete.

 Use the cork gasket and only put the sealant on the pan side. Let it cure 
before
installing the pan and torque to the correct spec.

Hint:  Get rid of the stock bolts and washers and get some flange head 
bolts.
These are sometimes referred to as tensile-lock bolts. They need no  flat 
washers
or lock washers and have serrations built into them to keep them from 
loosening.


Bob Lindsey



 "Ryan Verthein" wrote:


>
>> mine seems to be seeping out of the cork gasket.  I
>> admittedly probably messed it up myself overtorqueing
>> the nuts in the beginning, but there has to be a
>> better alternative.
>>
>> What about paper gaskets.
>>
>> And why is everyone so opposed to using silicone on
>> the gasket surfaces for the pan gasket --- sounds like
>> a pretty smart idea from my point of view, as long as
>> you are careful not to get any in the case.
>>
>> Thanks again!
>> Ryan
>