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Old 12-12-2020, 09:57 PM   #3
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Re: Need Help with Oil Pan Gasket Leak

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Originally Posted by AussieinNC View Post
I have had "many" issues with fabricated metal pans leaking on these engines...to the point now where I wont use one....

Cast aluminum pan is the way to go....replacing the gasket on a pan that is not perfectly flat will only leak again...
I would replace the pan if I could get it out, but I can't unless I pull the engine. I'm not going that route.

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One note...did you check the PCV system is working correctly and not allowing the engine sump to pressurize?
How do you check this?
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