Which pan gasket for GEN V 502?
03-01-2004, 05:13 PM
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Which pan gasket for GEN V 502?
I need to replace the pan gasket on my gen 5 502, its leaking at the bottom of the timimg cover where it meets the pan. Is there a special gasket I should use and are there any little tricks to increase the success of the replacement? Thanks Greg
03-01-2004, 06:07 PM
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I used the Felpro. If I recall correctly, you are instructed by Felpro to put a bead of RTV in both the timing cover and rear main cap grooves before installing the gasket and in the corners as well. I had no leaks doing it that way.
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03-01-2004, 06:40 PM
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I use RTV all over the surfaces when I'm installing BBC oil pans.
And I'm not torque the bolts all the way before the RTV is dry.
Never a leak so far.
And I'm not torque the bolts all the way before the RTV is dry.
Never a leak so far.
03-02-2004, 11:40 AM
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Yes,I torque them about 50-75% of the recomended 80 lbs.inch for the 1/4" and 165 lbs.inch for the 5/16" when I install the oilpan,and torque them all the way the day after.
