datzenmike Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 I had a '69 318 auto and loved it. My first auto, power steering and brakes. Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 so your datto looks like this too? 1 Quote Link to comment
EastBay521 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Smoke out of the exhaust pipe is not from leaking timing cover or oil pan.. 1 Quote Link to comment
Andres131313 Posted October 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 its not burning oil. i know that for a fact. i pulled over and revved the engine while looking at the pan and it just blew oil out like crazy. it hits the exhaust and burns. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Edited. I re-read what you wrote. Get after it. Quote Link to comment
EastBay521 Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Just put some visegrips on the block and pan where ever its leaking it will hold it shut. My L16 only had a head gasket and intake/exhaust gasket and never leaked. Its doable 1 Quote Link to comment
kelowg Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 That explains it. Get new gasket, thin layer rtv and dont overtighten it. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 That explains it. Get new gasket and dont overtighten it. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 You do not need RTV. That's what gaskets are made for. You have Dodge Charger. Only chev GM owners don't know what a gasket is for and use RTV when it's not needed. Nissan didn't use it so don't YOU use it. 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Negative Batman! RTV - the Right Stuff (brand name) works great for oil pans. Gaskets suck (unless it's a rubber impregnated cork gasket). Quote Link to comment
EastBay521 Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 You do not need RTV. That's what gaskets are made for. i tried this method on my L18. Certainly not the case.... Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 i tried this method on my L18. Certainly not the case.... See below. Negative Batman! RTV - the Right Stuff (brand name) works great for oil pans. Gaskets suck (unless it's a rubber impregnated cork gasket). It will work but not needed. Maybe your pan was over torqued before and the metal bent. Hammer it out flat and a dry gasket will work. (sheeesh GM owners) 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Hacks use glue when it is not needed. Be confident in your repairs. Buy a torque wrench and toss the silicone. Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 We could argue this 'til the cows come home. Modern RTV is awesome. I agree that most cases where RTV is used in place of a gasket looks like it was applied by a massive DB who can't spell gasket. But... When the proper RTV (for the application) is used, no gasket is required. A lot of engine mfg's now days don't use gaskets at all. I pay attention to which types of sealers those engines use and I try to replicate those uses. I also agree that a good OEM Datsun oil pan gasket is going to be fine, but they do fail. If properly applied and properly selected RTV will NOT fail. Given the choice between possible failure and probable success, I'll chose the latter. Yes, I do have quite a few GM products, Mike...! 2 Quote Link to comment
Dolomite Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 Still would love to see the charger Sure. When I get to the garage I'll take some pics. The engine is a part right now. Just needs so love. I've heard of imaginary friends for kids before but this is a first imaginary car. Been gonna post pics of it for a few months now. 2 Quote Link to comment
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