Product review (oil pan Gasket) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

super72bb · 05-14-2005, 06:45 PM

I just wanted to pass this along. It is more for anyone who has a oil pan leak they cant get rid of.

I purchased Fel Pro's (1 peice oil pan gasket kit) It comes complete with 1 rubber gasket, new oil pan bolts, and 4 plastic dowel plugs that you screw into the block to hold the gasket and pan in place during re-assembly.

I just made sure the block was clean and dry, then I stripped the old gasket off the pan and made sure the pan's surface was nice and straight. They recommend putting just a dab of silicon on the corner of the timing cover and block, and the rear main cap and block then bolt the pan on. The oil leak is gone. I changed it while the motor was still in the truck and with the aligning dowels it was really easy to do.

The only drawback is the kit is more than double the cost of the old 4 peice gaskets, but for me just knowing that I dont have to go back under there and the leak is gone...it's totally worth it.

Curt

**PICKMUP** · 05-15-2005, 04:24 PM

You show 402 BB in your sig. Did you find one-piece for BB? I have used them on SB, but not BB?

*Tanker350* · 05-15-2005, 05:59 PM

I have the same one on my SBC and had nothing but satisfaction with it!!!!!!

tmcgrawlookalike · 05-15-2005, 06:05 PM

they are the best!

Radman · 05-22-2005, 10:59 PM

When i built my 496 stroker 2 yrs ago, they had just came out with the one piece gasket. I used it because BB chevs are like harleys, they always mark their territory!! hahaha
Been 2 yrs now and not a drop of oil has leaked from the pan gasket.
Well worth the extra investment .
ttyl
Rick

05-14-2005, 06:45 PM	#1
super72bb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: calgary,Alberta,Canada Posts: 387	Product review (oil pan Gasket) I just wanted to pass this along. It is more for anyone who has a oil pan leak they cant get rid of. I purchased Fel Pro's (1 peice oil pan gasket kit) It comes complete with 1 rubber gasket, new oil pan bolts, and 4 plastic dowel plugs that you screw into the block to hold the gasket and pan in place during re-assembly. I just made sure the block was clean and dry, then I stripped the old gasket off the pan and made sure the pan's surface was nice and straight. They recommend putting just a dab of silicon on the corner of the timing cover and block, and the rear main cap and block then bolt the pan on. The oil leak is gone. I changed it while the motor was still in the truck and with the aligning dowels it was really easy to do. The only drawback is the kit is more than double the cost of the old 4 peice gaskets, but for me just knowing that I dont have to go back under there and the leak is gone...it's totally worth it. Curt __________________ 1972 CHEYENNE SUPER SWB BLACK. 402 BB, TH400, AIR, TILT, TACH, BUCKETS, CRUISE, AM/FM, 8 TRACK. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7120181

05-15-2005, 04:24 PM	#2
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	You show 402 BB in your sig. Did you find one-piece for BB? I have used them on SB, but not BB? __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170 Last edited by PICKMUP; 05-15-2005 at 04:31 PM.

05-15-2005, 05:59 PM	#3
Tanker350 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Palm Desert, Ca Posts: 410	I have the same one on my SBC and had nothing but satisfaction with it!!!!!!

05-15-2005, 06:05 PM	#4
tmcgrawlookalike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: warr acres,oklahoma Posts: 650	they are the best!

05-22-2005, 10:59 PM	#5
Radman Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: estevan,Sask. Canada Posts: 140	When i built my 496 stroker 2 yrs ago, they had just came out with the one piece gasket. I used it because BB chevs are like harleys, they always mark their territory!! hahaha Been 2 yrs now and not a drop of oil has leaked from the pan gasket. Well worth the extra investment . ttyl Rick



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