Question for GMJunkie

[MusclecarJohn]

Hey Jesse, you mentioned "right stuff' gasket sealer in my previous post and I bought it but haven't read the directions on it yet and just wanted to know if I can use this stuff on oil pan gasket as well as water pump gasket? does it go on both sides of gaskets? also, is it bad to have the oil pan off of the engine till next weekend?

 

[gmjunkie]

Hey Jesse, you mentioned "right stuff' gasket sealer in my previous post and I bought it but haven't read the directions on it yet and just wanted to know if I can use this stuff on oil pan gasket as well as water pump gasket? does it go on both sides of gaskets? also, is it bad to have the oil pan off of the engine till next weekend?

I use it sparingly anywhere the factory would use RTV,I normally don't use it on water pump gaskets! Front and Rear of Intake,Timing Cover,Oil Pan Front and Rear,There should be a diagram and explanation of where the put the rtv with your gasket set!!

 

[MusclecarJohn]

OK, I also have the blue rtv from gm, so I'll use that on the WP gaskets, Thanks Junk

 

[vetteoz]

The rubber one piece pan gasket used on your engine seldom give problems unlike the 4 piece sets used on the earlier engines that need sealant where they join.
I have reused the same 1 pce gasket several times with no leaks ( no sealant ) so long as the pan rails are straight and the timing cover is good where it meets the pan

 

[MusclecarJohn]

vetteoz, we cleaned the gasket mating surfaces really good,
so I will do as you did, Thanks