[Chevelle-list] Timing cover pan gasket

[Michael Pell]

John,
Sorry, I didn't notice if anyone replied or not, so I'll take a stab at 
it anyway.

Yes, you can replace the TC gasket by lowering the oil pan.  It's a 
pain, but can be done.  The hard part is getting the pan gasket to seal 
properly afterwards.

I've done this successfully;  one single time in my life, but might 
work, if you don't mind the look.  Take some brake cleaner and spray the 
TC gasket thoroughly.  Try to get all the oil out. Let it dry for a few 
minutes. Take your handy-dandy self-reproducing nasty old Ultra-Black 
silicon, and fill up the outer edges of the TC where it leaks.  Smooth 
it over with your finger for that "almost hilllbilly" look.    I 
successfully sealed up a front seal on the bottom side of a TC like that 
once.  Fortunately, no one could see the work of art that silicone 
provides.    But it worked, no more leak!   and only took a few minutes 
of effort.

However, I've tried a couple of times since then with less success. 

There's also some other products similar to silicone that advertise 
'instant seal' even with oil present to seal up similar oil leaks.  Find 
them near the silicone in your local auto parts store.

Good luck,
Mike

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Johnny Palmer wrote:

> Hi guys...Does anyone have any tips on fixing a leak on the timing 
> cover oil pan gasket on a small block???..Can the oil pan be lowered 
> enough with the engine in the car to replace it??
> John
> 66 malibu with a leak
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