Engine Builders-favorite oil pan sealing tips?

[Eljaro]

I do stick bothe gaskets with black RTV sealant on both sides of the windage tray, and cover the surfaces on block and oilpan with heavy grease. Work very well and you can remove the oilpan without having to get all the hardened sealant off every time. An old mechanics tip which helped me a lot.

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by Eljaro

I do stick bothe gaskets with black RTV sealant on both sides of the windage tray, and cover the surfaces on block and oilpan with heavy grease. Work very well and you can remove the oilpan without having to get all the hardened sealant off every time. An old mechanics tip which helped me a lot.

Thank you. I use the grease method on the valve covers and it works very well.
Been afraid to use it on the pan. You have no leaks?

I just got it sealed using the diesel silicone and it works very well so far.