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HM · 04-10-2000, 05:48 PM

I'm having trouble replacing my oil pan gasket on my 289. The metal on the block at the front and rear (the crankshaft housing) is a smooth channel. The corresponding metal on the pan has a raised groove. However the rubber gaskets (I bought a four piece Felpro and looked at plenty of others) are exactly the opposite. They have the groove indentation on the crank side and a smooth surface on the pan side. It seems that any way you manipulate the gasket the seal will be crappy. Any suggestions?
-HM

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04-10-2000, 05:48 PM	#1
HM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1	oil pan gasket I'm having trouble replacing my oil pan gasket on my 289. The metal on the block at the front and rear (the crankshaft housing) is a smooth channel. The corresponding metal on the pan has a raised groove. However the rubber gaskets (I bought a four piece Felpro and looked at plenty of others) are exactly the opposite. They have the groove indentation on the crank side and a smooth surface on the pan side. It seems that any way you manipulate the gasket the seal will be crappy. Any suggestions? -HM [This message has been edited by HM (edited 04-10-2000).]