burrito213 Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 hello all, im in the process of pulling my engine because of my transmission issues... based on the fact i will have the engine out i figured id clean it up a little and rattle can some paint on the block. however, i may be looking in the wrong places but, it has been a b**** to find parts for my engine. i have helped make some gaskets for a contractor working on a "hall scott" engine and figured i will do that too. what is the best material to use though..... valve cover oil pan and the other areas that need a gasket what is recommended?..... isnt there many types of cork?.... rubber material?.... that thick paper?..:huh: any insight would help. thanks Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Use a gasket set for the whole engine is recommended, but oily surfaces can be sealed with Permatex Black gasket sealer. Messy stuff though. Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Just use gaskets where you can help it ,,, a tiny bit of sealer is all that is needed if for some reason you feel you need some ( last resort ) don't use much if any silicone if you can help it ^^^ MetalMonkey is right ,,, you don't want that shit sucked into your oil gallery/pick up/ or pump at all !!! I have seen many a time people overuse this to SAVE money ,,, and ruin the engine because some of it broke free and starved the engine :blink: Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Depends on the motor. For newer motors it seems nissan is using a ton of permatex ultra grey, but they designed them to. I'd say if it's supposed to have a gasket, use a gasket, and use the OEM one unless there is a better aftermarket version like there often is for headgaskets. Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 cork = leaks Quote Link to comment
burrito213 Posted August 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 hmmm.... all great ideas..... i think my two most important areas are the valve cover and drain pan.... alot of residue around that area once i can get the engine pulled i can see what is there, take some photos, and see what the verdict may be. Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 I couldn't find an oil pan gasket for my L16 without buying an entire gasket kit, just used grey silicone. No leaks. Quote Link to comment
king bee66 Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 friend of mine has had a valve cover gasket made out of cardboard for a couple years, he swears by it Quote Link to comment
lil89ram50 Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 friend of mine has had a valve cover gasket made out of cardboard for a couple years, he swears by it wow thats pretty ghetto! suprised it works Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 friend of mine has had a valve cover gasket made out of cardboard for a couple years, he swears by it oics or it didn't happen :lol: Quote Link to comment
king bee66 Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 haha, he tried to make me one a few months back, i think i offended him when i told him id prefer to pay the 6 bucks for a proper gasket Quote Link to comment
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