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Old 06-24-2013, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by DAVID GAGNARD View Post
FWIW, I let the local parts house guy talk me into using the nice new, shiny, expensive, blue, one-piece oil pan gaskets, TWICE!!!!!!!!! one on a 302 and the other on a 351, both leaked like crazy and I had to replace both!!!!!!!!
I've never had an oil pan gasket leak one drop using the oil style 2-piece cork and rubber end gaskets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I guess I learn the hard way.....

David
I've found the same thing. The old standby works the best. I put some silicone in the corners where the rubber meets the cork. Never say never but usually don't have an issue.
Larry
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