So im doing a cam swap. The gasket on the oil pan that connects to the timing cover is broke so do i put this piece back up there or do i just slap some rtv on it? thats one hell of a gap to fill with rtv.
what have u guys done to prevent oil leaks on the front other than replacing that oil pan gasket thats a bitch to get to.

 

I replaced my oil pan gasket when I did my cam swap. I didnt rip it or anything, it was just getting worn. If you ripped yours, I suggest you replace it. I dont see how you'd get a good seal otherwise.

 

If its a big gap, replace the seal. If you dont and rig it with RTV it will more than likely leak down the road and you will have to do it anyway.

 

Replace it.