Fel-Pro 1-piece oil pan gasket ('75-'85) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**COBALT** · 12-06-2002, 01:38 PM

FEL-OS34510T. You can get it at Summit Racing for $32.39.

It Rocks. The only sticky part is using the plastic snap studs that screw into the corner holes to align the gasket and oil pan. You have to be careful not to snug down the smaller bolts until you get those studs out. They can be stubborn, and if you twist them too much trying to get them out they'll break. Also make sure your oil pan holes line up perfectly, so the studs come out easily.

Also, the pan bolts have to be extra long so they go through the gasket. You can use stock bolts, but you may not get enough bolt into the lower deck of the engine block, and you'll have to use a floor jack to push the pan against the block to get it close enough...

*racedvl* · 12-06-2002, 11:39 PM

I use nothing but that! Both my trucks have it, and I would not have it any other way!!

CustomChevy · 12-17-2002, 07:53 PM

it's much easier with studs all around. moroso has a kit, summit sells it. worth it!

**MikeB** · 12-19-2002, 12:18 PM

I've had mine in and out several times and it still looks like new. When I sell my current motor, I may keep the pan gasket! I have 3 or 4 of the old style pan gaskets sitting un-loved on the shelf.

**72 Super** · 12-22-2002, 09:26 PM

I,ve been thinking about using one on my truck.It wwould worth the price not having any more leaks.I,ve heard you dont have use any type of sealant is that correct???:

*racedvl* · 12-22-2002, 11:48 PM

Install dry.

Truckstr · 12-31-2002, 04:45 PM

I'm thinking seriously of getting one of these, but I have a question.

The Summit website has the following 'blurb' listed in the 'overview' of the part:

"Chevrolet: 1975-85 262-400, oil pan gasket

This Fel-Pro OEM oil pan gasket set is ideal for stock replacement use. This gasket is not intended for race applications."

My question is, why would it say "...not intended for race applications"?

Truckstr · 01-16-2003, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by racedvl
Install dry.

I installed one recently and the instructions call for a small amout of silicone based RTV at the junction of the timing chain cover/oil pan/block in the front and at either side of the rear main cap at the block.

I did that and - so far - no leaks. I'm very happy.

See ya,
Jeff

**COBALT** · 01-16-2003, 02:21 PM

I think they call for RTV if you don't (or can't) use the guide studs if I remember right, because the primary reason for the RTV is to keep the gasket in place.

Another critical thing I forgot to mention with this post is the old rubber sealant on the front and back flanges (where the cheezy rubber things go) has to be cleaned off before this thing goes in. If there's residual rubber sealant still hanging around then it will distort this gasket, and it won't fit right at the corners.

crazy4chevs · 01-27-2003, 02:29 AM

I havent ever heard of them before. I will have to check them out.

81lwb350 · 01-28-2003, 02:47 PM

did the longer pan bolts come with it?

im changing my pan gasket soon...leaking like most...
and this is the gasket i wanna get...
i have a 69-327

thanks
anthony

**COBALT** · 01-28-2003, 03:21 PM

HA! I'm glad you asked that. Yes, it comes with longer pan bolts (see pic above - It's from Summit Racing).

I actually made the mistake of buying stainless bolts to put in, and then realized later I had to use the longer ones...I didn't bother to go back to the store to get longer stainless. I was a bit tired by then, and wanted to get the DAMN thing done.

Suicide-D · 02-19-2003, 04:12 PM

I have that one also...got mine from O'reilly's. I am pleased with it also.

68 Suburban · 03-08-2003, 09:51 AM

Loepers in Phoenix has them for $24.

trailwart · 03-21-2003, 10:40 PM

this gasket is sweet. got em on my trucks and no leaks. they sell em at autozone.

12-06-2002, 01:38 PM	#1
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Fel-Pro 1-piece oil pan gasket ('75-'85) FEL-OS34510T. You can get it at Summit Racing for $32.39. It Rocks. The only sticky part is using the plastic snap studs that screw into the corner holes to align the gasket and oil pan. You have to be careful not to snug down the smaller bolts until you get those studs out. They can be stubborn, and if you twist them too much trying to get them out they'll break. Also make sure your oil pan holes line up perfectly, so the studs come out easily. Also, the pan bolts have to be extra long so they go through the gasket. You can use stock bolts, but you may not get enough bolt into the lower deck of the engine block, and you'll have to use a floor jack to push the pan against the block to get it close enough... Attached Images __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

12-17-2002, 07:53 PM	#3
CustomChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 461	studs it's much easier with studs all around. moroso has a kit, summit sells it. worth it!

12-19-2002, 12:18 PM	#4
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	I've had mine in and out several times and it still looks like new. When I sell my current motor, I may keep the pan gasket! I have 3 or 4 of the old style pan gaskets sitting un-loved on the shelf. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

12-22-2002, 09:26 PM	#5
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	I,ve been thinking about using one on my truck.It wwould worth the price not having any more leaks.I,ve heard you dont have use any type of sealant is that correct???: __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

12-31-2002, 04:45 PM	#7
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	I'm thinking seriously of getting one of these, but I have a question. The Summit website has the following 'blurb' listed in the 'overview' of the part: "Chevrolet: 1975-85 262-400, oil pan gasket This Fel-Pro OEM oil pan gasket set is ideal for stock replacement use. This gasket is not intended for race applications." My question is, why would it say "...not intended for race applications"? __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.

12-06-2002, 11:39 PM	#2
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I use nothing but that! Both my trucks have it, and I would not have it any other way!!

12-22-2002, 11:48 PM	#6
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Install dry.

01-16-2003, 02:21 PM	#9
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	I think they call for RTV if you don't (or can't) use the guide studs if I remember right, because the primary reason for the RTV is to keep the gasket in place. Another critical thing I forgot to mention with this post is the old rubber sealant on the front and back flanges (where the cheezy rubber things go) has to be cleaned off before this thing goes in. If there's residual rubber sealant still hanging around then it will distort this gasket, and it won't fit right at the corners. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

01-27-2003, 02:29 AM	#10
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	I havent ever heard of them before. I will have to check them out. __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

01-28-2003, 02:47 PM	#11
81lwb350 big block lover Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: louisiana Posts: 107	did the longer pan bolts come with it? im changing my pan gasket soon...leaking like most... and this is the gasket i wanna get... i have a 69-327 thanks anthony

01-28-2003, 03:21 PM	#12
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	HA! I'm glad you asked that. Yes, it comes with longer pan bolts (see pic above - It's from Summit Racing). I actually made the mistake of buying stainless bolts to put in, and then realized later I had to use the longer ones...I didn't bother to go back to the store to get longer stainless. I was a bit tired by then, and wanted to get the DAMN thing done. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

02-19-2003, 04:12 PM	#13
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	I have that one also...got mine from O'reilly's. I am pleased with it also.

03-08-2003, 09:51 AM	#14
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Loepers in Phoenix has them for $24.

03-21-2003, 10:40 PM	#15
trailwart Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 356	this gasket is sweet. got em on my trucks and no leaks. they sell em at autozone. __________________ 72 chevy 3\4 ton 4 speed 4x4 84 1\2 ton 4x4 (gone but not forgotten, thanks for the memories) 1999 suburban 4x4 1982 chevrolet S-10 V-8 (Thanks uncle EARL)

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