Hey,
i was about to install my valley pan on my motor today, and as i was trying to fit it with the gasket, it seems the gasket does not seem to make a really good fit with the valley pan in place, and it is a fel pro gasket so it does have quality, it is a cork gasket, and was just curious would anyone suggest using silicone over the gasket, or just use the gasket as it seems to be thick and maybe its just me, but seems like it doesnt look like it will make the best seal, anybody have any pointers on which of the two to use? thanks
Nick

I don't use the gasket at all on the valley pan. I just use silicone Permatex gasket maker.
Jim

Hey thanks Jim, ya the gasket looks like it doesnt even want to make a good seal, im going to use silicone gasket maker, it will probably seal way better. thanks
Nick

I've seen Tom's cars. Don't let him fool you ... he uses Colgate on the valley pan - Crest on the valve covers!

- Jake

I've seen Tom's cars. Don't let him fool you ... he uses Colgate on the valley pan - Crest on the valve covers!

- Jake


Is that wrong??

Yeah it's wrong. The sparkles in Crest look great, but eventually turn the paint a brilliant white.

Plus does'nt the toothpaste help prevent rust.

Cavities,tartar and fresh breath ****, must have the nicest smelling exhaust around!

David

Do a trial fit and make sure you don't have any large gaps. You can bend the lip a bit if you do.
I've used the gasket and a thin bead of Polygrip on each side with no problems on close to a dozen engines, as long as the lip is flat. Tighten the bolts evenly, about two turns at a time, and watch the gasket so that you stop before overtightening. Your choice.

Tom, is there a big difference in the permatex black and permatex blue? I bought the blue permatex to somewhat go along with the pontiac blue paint i'm putting on the engine? I can't remeber if it was just a colour difference or a colour and temperature rating difference.I have yet to use it so it's not too late for me to swap it for the black.I used the black last time around and held well.

David

Use Permatex blue. It's better designed for your application.

Touche Tom. Mine doesn't run, doesn't have oil in the crankcase and the wheels and tires were of the wrong style and size. Sigh...

- Jake

Thanks Jake. Is it better for my application because of the paint colour of motor?

David

Thanks Tom So the blue should be just fine to use "almost" anywhere for a gasket, on the motor, with its temp rating.

David

What color is the better hoist? Probably blue.

I got a 20ton shop press for not much-if-any more than the 12ton. They didn't have a blue one. both orange

Considering your line of work, that's a pretty decent thing to say, Tom.

Hey ... what are you up to the week of the 26th?