<VV> Pan Gasket

[J R Read_HML]

Yes, be sure the stock pan is straight - especially around the bolt holes 
where they tend to get stressed.  You might also want to use slightly longer 
(1/8th to 1/4 inch ) bolts with a washer under them in order to "spread the 
load" a bit.

I noticed folks mentioned rubber gaskets.  I've never used them.  And cork 
gaskets - which I've used.  Over time, my experience is the cork ones will 
begin to leak, you tighten the bolts - this happens a few times and the cork 
starts to flatten at the bolts and squish out from between the bolts.  This 
is also how the pan gets stressed at the bolt holes.

As you saw from VV, opinions differ on this question.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ed Orbea" <ed.orbea at gmail.com>
To: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Pan Gasket


> You are like the Corvair Answer Man!
>
> Does it make any difference if I have a stock (and I have checked it's 
> straightness) pan?
> As I am familiar with V-8 engines (having several street rods) I am aware 
> of RTV issues with V-8 intake manifold and oil/transmission pans, but 
> thanks for the reminder.
>
> Thank you for your response.
>
> Ed
>
> J R Read_HML wrote:
>> That is because that question opens a can of worms.  My favorite is the 
>> thick paper one along with a VERY thin coating of RTV.  You do NOT want 
>> to give the RTV an opportunity to enter the crankcase.
>> Later, JR
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed Orbea" <ed.orbea at gmail.com>
>> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 9:32 PM
>> Subject: <VV> Pan Gasket
>>
>>
>>> I've read the Fitch book, the shop manual and researched this list and 
>>> have
>>> not been able to reach a decisive conclusion regarding the best 
>>> replacement
>>> oil pan gasket.
>>>
>>> Paper with RTV
>>> Cork with gasket sealer
>>> Rubber
>>> ???????
>>>
>>> Ed Orbea
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