DavidGXP

iTrader: (14)

What was the outcome after install?

I put a new felpro gasket on and didn't use any rtv. After reading through my service manual, it said to apply a dab in the four corners. Well.... F****! I just dropped the engine in last night!

davidws6

iTrader: (36)

Just where the pan meets the front and rear covers. Though if you didn't you might be ok cause of the rubber seal type gasket.

DavidGXP

iTrader: (14)

Anyone else?

Fade2blk500

iTrader: (18)

I've done it without rtv, no leaks yet..

Hank Peabody

iTrader: (2)

I didnt realize you were supposed to use rtv. Ive taken pans on and off about 8 times now on LS/LQ engines now with no leaks.

DavidGXP

iTrader: (14)

Thanks guys.. Makes me feel a little better.
Personally, I don't like the idea of using rtv around anything internal.

Whistler

iTrader: (46)

If you do develop a leak it will be very small and residual in nature. No dripping leaks from that.

chrisfrost

iTrader: (8)

As long as You're PCV system is working correctly at keeping a slight vacuum in the crankcase You should'nt have any significant leaks for a long time .

DavidGXP

iTrader: (14)

Works just fine with no leak:-)