Delete oil pan cork gasket and just use sealant?

[Hick]

I dont see why a cork gasket is not working, it worked fro 15 years prior to its attempted replacement. Ive replaced a few, never had an issue. Keep in mind theres a tightening sequence to all the madness of 27 some odd bolts, also theres a torque. This isnt pulled out of some krauts ass people, theres reasons and proof behind why it works.

[Jand3rson]

not just dont overtighten, torque equally and slowly to spec without doing them in a row.

I started on opposite sides, and worked my way back and forth to the bolts across the pan until I got them all. Also, as has been stated, don't tighten them excessively, they just need to be snug.

[madjurgen]

Have you replaced your oilpan gasket before? I want to change mine out sometime since it developing a small leak.

Yes, like two or so years ago with the stupid ass cork crap, leaking again, so i think im going to try the paper one.

[///M42 sport]

let me know when your gonna do it, maybe I can help out.

[NC325iC]

im not sure if this will help any at all but there seems to be some typed of red sealant on all the seals of the engine, dont know what gasket is in there and i dont know what kind of sealant it is, you could ask stu to see what his dad uses

[nando]

I dont see why a cork gasket is not working, it worked fro 15 years prior to its attempted replacement. Ive replaced a few, never had an issue. Keep in mind theres a tightening sequence to all the madness of 27 some odd bolts, also theres a torque. This isnt pulled out of some krauts ass people, theres reasons and proof behind why it works.

Cork gaskets are usually the least desireable. They are used because they are cheap, not because they will last a long time. I will always use something else if I can avoid using a cork gasket.

[nickmp0wer]

I've found ultra copper to work good combined with a gasket, i guess i dont really know how it would work without the UC though

[Hick]

Cork gaskets are usually the least desireable. They are used because they are cheap, not because they will last a long time. I will always use something else if I can avoid using a cork gasket.

if done right, the coak gasket works just as well. I dont install dry however, FORD belive it or not, has some of the best silicone.

[RobertK]

Have you replaced your oilpan gasket before? I want to change mine out sometime since it developing a small leak.

Sorry.. I haven't installed it yet. Just recieved it last weekend and it probably won't see action until I get my buddy Josh's E36 off jack stands and outta my driveway.