shreqshack
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I need your help. I am replacing my oil pan gasket and valve cover gasket. I am a novice and have never done this before. I have been watching youtube videos and reading forums but everyone seems to suggest different things.
I am using the felpro cork gaskets that I purchased from NAPA (Part #: FPG OS12701C)
The gasket comes in two long pieces and 2 half circle pieces.
My plan is to use a light coat of ultra black RTV on the entire surface on surface of the engine to place the long strips on the bottom of the engine. Next I plan to put on the half circle pieces. THIS IS WHERE I AM STUCK....Do I use a thin coat of ultra black RTV to install the half pieces? What do I do there?
Here is a youtube video I found....I wondered if this guy was doing it right?
My other question is whether I should replace the oil pump while I have the cover off? I haven't had the car running long enough to know whether it needs a new pump. It is likely the original 1965 pump - as the car sat in a garage for 25 years...and all the other parts are still original factory parts. I am shorter on cash but would rather not have to take the cover off again to replace it.
Thanks everyone!
I am using the felpro cork gaskets that I purchased from NAPA (Part #: FPG OS12701C)
The gasket comes in two long pieces and 2 half circle pieces.
My plan is to use a light coat of ultra black RTV on the entire surface on surface of the engine to place the long strips on the bottom of the engine. Next I plan to put on the half circle pieces. THIS IS WHERE I AM STUCK....Do I use a thin coat of ultra black RTV to install the half pieces? What do I do there?
Here is a youtube video I found....I wondered if this guy was doing it right?
My other question is whether I should replace the oil pump while I have the cover off? I haven't had the car running long enough to know whether it needs a new pump. It is likely the original 1965 pump - as the car sat in a garage for 25 years...and all the other parts are still original factory parts. I am shorter on cash but would rather not have to take the cover off again to replace it.
Thanks everyone!