Picked up an OEM gasket as everyone recommended. Once the pan was off and cleaned I laid the gasket on top to check its fit. Each corner sat approx. 1cm off the pan. This is unusual right?
Yet, I went forward with the install anyway and sure enough, when I was done, the "U" ends wouldn't sit inside the grooves on the block and now I can see the gasket, with black RTV, and the leak is worse than before. Go figure.
3 Things:
1. In the spirit of not giving up I'm going to do it again in a couple weeks.
2. This time, no RTV, instead I'm using Form-a-Gasket that my hot rodding, off-roading neighbor suggested.
3. Going to use a torque wrench... that works.
Wish me luck fellas!!
Yet, I went forward with the install anyway and sure enough, when I was done, the "U" ends wouldn't sit inside the grooves on the block and now I can see the gasket, with black RTV, and the leak is worse than before. Go figure.
3 Things:
1. In the spirit of not giving up I'm going to do it again in a couple weeks.
2. This time, no RTV, instead I'm using Form-a-Gasket that my hot rodding, off-roading neighbor suggested.
3. Going to use a torque wrench... that works.
Wish me luck fellas!!