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Just started my 48 216, ran really well but had oil leaking from the front & rear of oil pan. Is there something I'm missing the gaskets are in four parts two that run along the engine block & the two on the front & back of pan. Does everyone permatex the joints where the gaskets with the bolt holes meet the ones on the ends of the pan? I didn't notice anything when I was reading the service manual.
All help appreciated,
Tom48chevy
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Did you have the pan off and replace the gaskets???If so did you install the gaskets in the proper order--stick side gaskets up to the block (I use grease to hold in place)-then install the end corks.The end corks but up against the side gaskets.A very small amount of RTV sealer or Permatex may be used at the joint.The modern gaskets are rather thick and hard compared to the old original cork gaskets.Often will require retightening a few times (don't over do it).Also if gaskets were not installed in proper order they will leak.Straightening the pan-tapping down around bolt holes will help side rails to seal better.
Gene Schneider
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Thanks Chevgene I see what I did wrong when assembling.
See you later,
Tom
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