rivets on oil pan gasket
rivets on oil pan gasket 
09-16-2009, 12:10 AM
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Not unless you need a 3rd hand to hold the gasket in place while you install the bolts. 
They are there for ease of assembly at the engine plants. I guess the oil pan robot couldn't keep the gasket in place while starting the oil pan bolts....
They are there for ease of assembly at the engine plants. I guess the oil pan robot couldn't keep the gasket in place while starting the oil pan bolts....
09-16-2009, 02:39 AM
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In all seriousness though, you don't need to install new rivets with the new gasket. Just be careful when you're drilling them out.
