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

"-the HoSt-" <Host@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> 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.
>

Well I tried to torque to 12 ft/lbs, no sealants, just a cork gasket.
Much better now.

Thanks all!
H.