Re: My th400 pan gasket leaks, how do I stop it?

On Sun, 2 Dec 2007 12:18:29 -0600, "-the HoSt-" <Host@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
wrote:

>I have tried to replace this gasket 4 times now. I have a brand new pan,
and
>I always torque to 8-10 foot pounds.
>From the looks of it, it leaks down the bolts somehow. I always see the
oil
>welling up on a couple of bolts.
>I have tried rubber, cork, and fiber composite gaskets. I never use rtv
or
>any sealant as it is not recommended, but I am about ready to put some on
>out of desperation, just have to be careful not to let it squeeze out to
the
>inside of the pan.
>It is not a huge leak, but it frustrates the hell out of me that I cannot
>seem to stop a simple leak, and I am tired of seeing that oil on my
garage
>floor. And it is only ten bucks for a new gasket so every couple of weeks
>I'll try again, and I'll probably be trying again this weekend too.
>
>If anyone has experience with this give me a clue.
>
>H.
>
I'm going to go with the other guys and add that you might lay the row
of holes on a good heavy straightedge and see if the gasket surface is
bent, so the gasket is not compressing evenly.  Rocker covers get his
problem pretty regularly.