1-Piece Oil Pan Gaskets?

red · 08-10-1999, 11:08 AM

Anyone tried the one piece oil pan gaskets for the 302's. The difference in price from the 4 piece ones is ~$20 so I was wondering if they are worth the extra dough. I would appreciate any good/bad news.
-JON

8950 · 08-10-1999, 04:21 PM

I used a one-piece gasket on a chevy 350 about a year ago and felt that it was worth every cent. I used a fel-pro gasket that included the inserts that hold the gasket in place for you. It was a quality piece and made the job much easier. I'm sure the four piece will probably still do a good job if you don't want to spare the extra change. Maybe someone else can tell you if it was helpful on a 302. Good luck either way you go!!

Mach · 08-10-1999, 11:59 PM

One piece gaskets are tits with the engine on a stand. And a PITA if in the vehicle.

Mark.

66fastback · 08-11-1999, 04:19 AM

Wish I could say from personal experience. The 5.0 that I bought had one on it. Looked like it sealed really well, but the guy I bought the engine from had pulled the front cover without taking the pan down and tore the front part of the gasket off. I really liked the look of it, but I did wonder how hard it would be to put on with the engine in the car.

08-10-1999, 11:08 AM	#1
red Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Millburn, NJ Posts: 310	1-Piece Oil Pan Gaskets? Anyone tried the one piece oil pan gaskets for the 302's. The difference in price from the 4 piece ones is ~$20 so I was wondering if they are worth the extra dough. I would appreciate any good/bad news. -JON

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08-10-1999, 04:21 PM	#2
8950 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Posts: 14	I used a one-piece gasket on a chevy 350 about a year ago and felt that it was worth every cent. I used a fel-pro gasket that included the inserts that hold the gasket in place for you. It was a quality piece and made the job much easier. I'm sure the four piece will probably still do a good job if you don't want to spare the extra change. Maybe someone else can tell you if it was helpful on a 302. Good luck either way you go!!

08-10-1999, 11:59 PM	#3
Mach Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 23	One piece gaskets are tits with the engine on a stand. And a PITA if in the vehicle. Mark.

08-11-1999, 04:19 AM	#4
66fastback Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 208	Wish I could say from personal experience. The 5.0 that I bought had one on it. Looked like it sealed really well, but the guy I bought the engine from had pulled the front cover without taking the pan down and tore the front part of the gasket off. I really liked the look of it, but I did wonder how hard it would be to put on with the engine in the car.