Canton oil pan gasket

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by dcdoug

I have felpros on their now and I am getting pushout, which I believe is causing the leaking. What's the big benefit of the serrated bolts versus standard?

Doug, studs are best -- it's much easier to align the gasket and pan when you have studs in there. Cork, black RTV, and make absolutely positive that your pan is flat.

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Doug, studs are best -- it's much easier to align the gasket and pan when you have studs in there. Cork, black RTV, and make absolutely positive that your pan is flat.

I use studs in 2 positions to locate the pan. Barry R recommended the serrated bolts and and they hold torque much better. The whole stud backs out, not just the nut loosening. As stated earlier, I've been through this before.

[patrickt]

Maybe he's over-torquing them? Doug, don't torque it too much -- 10 ft/lbs is plenty, and go around the pan doing a little at a time on each so it doesn't squish out the side.