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Liquid gasket ? 1800

posted by  someone claiming to be Jerzyski on  Tue Apr 25 18:37 CST 2023 [RELATED]

Should I use liquid gasket on both sides of the oil pan gasket? I'd rather not if I don't need to..








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posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

NEVER USE RTV on an engine, ESPECIALLY where oil is involved. I have my own concoction, but the old Permatex Number 2 is the GO & I delete the timing cover, rear seal housing & distributor gaskets in favour of Purple Loctite Gasket Eliminator. Tappet cover, after panelbeating, warrants P2 on the gasket to tappet cover side, a thin coat of grease on the head side of the gasket.


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posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

We use Gasacinch on the block side of the oil pan gasket and "The Right Stuff" RTV on the oil pan side of the oil pan gasket.
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Eric
Hi Performance Automotive Service (formerly OVO or Old Volvos Only)
Torrance, CA 90502
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posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

Thanks, unfortunately I've already gone ahead and used the liquid gasket. My next question is this, have you ever experienced oil seepage UP the bolt threads on the oil pan? I have an oil pan bolt that seeps oil upwards and it pools on the top side of the lip where the oil pan bolts go. I'm probably going to pull the engine next fall and redo the gasket but will have to live with it until then. Thanks in advance.



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posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

Leakage UP the bolt could be caused by pressure in the engine.

Check and clean the entire breathing system - even a simple pcv valve or a hose can become blocked.

Try the rubber glove test - put a rubber glove over the oil filler - if it inflates, your crankcase is not breathing properly.

I could be wrong, but I'll bet that Irv Gordon's mechanics used origonal Volvo gaskets without a sealer.


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posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

Leakage UP the bolt could be caused by pressure in the engine.

Check and clean the entire breathing system - even a simple pcv valve or a hose can become blocked.

Try the rubber glove test - put a rubber glove over the oil filler - if it inflates, your crankcase is not breathing properly.

I could be wrong, but I'll bet that Irv Gordon's mechanics used origonal Volvo gaskets without a sealer.


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