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5150 · 06-30-2012, 11:07 AM

Are the Oil Pan Gaskets reusable on the 5.3's or any LS's for that matter?

Got my FBody Oil pan in today and just trying to save myself $50 if I could.

BR3W CITY · 06-30-2012, 11:12 AM

Technically, if the rubber in the metal gasket isn't worn or compressed flat I suppose it could be resusable......that said.....50$ ain't much when you talk a hobby car. If you were to buy a new oil pan, it would include a gasket...to me that says the General would like you to replace it.

5150 · 06-30-2012, 11:31 AM

It's a used FBody pan, so it just came with the windage tray and the pickup tube.

I'm just cheap

5150 · 06-30-2012, 11:32 AM

To be honest, I can't even get the old gasket off without bending it real bad.

So, that just answered the question.

ls1nova71 · 06-30-2012, 01:44 PM

They're rivited to the pan. I've reused them before without problems.
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5150 · 06-30-2012, 02:18 PM

just drill them out then?

ls1nova71 · 06-30-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 5150

just drill them out then?

Yes, just drill the head of the rivit off, no need to drill all of it out. Don't need them when putting it back together. You do need to put a small dab of silicone on the corners where the front and rear covers meet the block.
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5150 · 06-30-2012, 04:30 PM

After closer inspection, the gasket is torn and bent on the back driver's side corner.

I'm in luck though, when I pulled the FBody pan out of the box it had a gasket on it already and it was perfect.

68Stepbed · 06-30-2012, 08:46 PM

$50?!?! I only paid about $25 from GM for mine.

jsbgump · 06-30-2012, 08:49 PM

Try rock Auto. Its the cheapest I could find on the fel pro gaskets Only $33.79 there

5150 · 07-01-2012, 08:26 AM

Yep, 47.99 at O'Reilly's and Advance Auto.

jsbgump · 07-01-2012, 11:53 AM

That's why I bought all my gaskets at rockauto.com they were the cheapest
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BR3W CITY · 07-01-2012, 01:21 PM

I live in WI so I get screwed by them still charging me tax.....usually still ends up quicker and cheaper to go to the parts store.

68Stepbed · 07-01-2012, 05:03 PM

Believe it or not, the cheapest I found most gaskets was from GM I ordered all of mine through a local dealership, as well as alot of the bolts and hardware I needed.

06-30-2012, 11:07 AM	#1
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Stupid question alert... Are the Oil Pan Gaskets reusable on the 5.3's or any LS's for that matter? Got my FBody Oil pan in today and just trying to save myself $50 if I could. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

06-30-2012, 11:12 AM	#2
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Stupid question alert... Technically, if the rubber in the metal gasket isn't worn or compressed flat I suppose it could be resusable......that said.....50$ ain't much when you talk a hobby car. If you were to buy a new oil pan, it would include a gasket...to me that says the General would like you to replace it. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

06-30-2012, 11:31 AM	#3
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Stupid question alert... It's a used FBody pan, so it just came with the windage tray and the pickup tube. I'm just cheap __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

06-30-2012, 11:32 AM	#4
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Stupid question alert... To be honest, I can't even get the old gasket off without bending it real bad. So, that just answered the question. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

06-30-2012, 01:44 PM	#5
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: Stupid question alert... They're rivited to the pan. I've reused them before without problems. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

06-30-2012, 02:18 PM	#6
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Stupid question alert... just drill them out then? __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

06-30-2012, 04:30 PM	#8
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Stupid question alert... After closer inspection, the gasket is torn and bent on the back driver's side corner. I'm in luck though, when I pulled the FBody pan out of the box it had a gasket on it already and it was perfect. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

06-30-2012, 08:46 PM	#9
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Stupid question alert... $50?!?! I only paid about $25 from GM for mine. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

06-30-2012, 08:49 PM	#10
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Stupid question alert... Try rock Auto. Its the cheapest I could find on the fel pro gaskets Only $33.79 there __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

07-01-2012, 08:26 AM	#11
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Stupid question alert... Yep, 47.99 at O'Reilly's and Advance Auto. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

07-01-2012, 11:53 AM	#12
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Stupid question alert... That's why I bought all my gaskets at rockauto.com they were the cheapest Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

07-01-2012, 01:21 PM	#13
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Stupid question alert... I live in WI so I get screwed by them still charging me tax.....usually still ends up quicker and cheaper to go to the parts store. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

07-01-2012, 05:03 PM	#14
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Stupid question alert... Believe it or not, the cheapest I found most gaskets was from GM I ordered all of mine through a local dealership, as well as alot of the bolts and hardware I needed. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system



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