oil pan gasket change, is this quote correct!?

[dkozloski]

There are dyes that can be added to the oil that are a big help in finding leaks. NAPA has several for sale as leak detectors. Also Permatex makes a gasket compound that cures with a primer that looks like strawberry jam. Doctor the bolts like it's been suggested, spray a goodly amount of primer around the seam and plaster the jam over top. Spray some more primer around. It makes a hell of a mess but it sticks like sh!t to a blanket.

[GreenMachine]

Originally Posted by eldorado1

exactly why they're good to 8500+ rpm and 600+hp stock.

I can't wait for the next version of the V-Series. Guess the only reason why they droped to 4.4L from 4.6L is fuel economy? The 6.0L vette gets better EPA estimates though. Then again its really really light so the 6.0L is an engine with wheels around it and the caddy's are pullling around luxury entertainment systems, bigger heaveir wheels etc etc.

[ese]

whats the suggested torque for the bolts on the pan? and the drain plug? its leaking from the front of pan and its a good amount.. it covers the entire pan pretty much.. how long do you have to let the permatex sit for?

[ese]

got a link to the permatex? http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive.htm which one is it?

[Ranger]

Pan bolt torque is 89 in. lb.
Never used a torque wrench on a drain plug.
I'd go with this product for the sealer.
http://www.permatex.com/products/aut...ad_Sealant.htm

[Rob Benham]

Never used a torque wrench on a drain plug.

I would love to know why. Having said this, and having had the local quick [type] lube put the drain plug in so that it took two of us to get it out, I drill the plug and wire-lock it aircraft style.

[Ranger]

Why? Because it is not a critical fastener. I just tighten it down so that it does not come loose, does not strip the threads and does not take two men and a boy to remove. Likewise with spark plugs. After so many years you get a feel for these things.

[ese]

what about the gasket maker? any suggestion for that?