Topic: Oil Pan Gasket Replacement
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Just replaced my pan and gasket. I used this Felpro single rubber gasket in the pic, part #34510-T. Went on easily with a bit of high temp silicon around the crank ends.

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Finally finished the oil pan gasket replacement. I did use the Felpro one piece rubber gasket. I was in the process of doing two jobs at one time. I had the front end of the car block up to replace a leaking brake caliper. So I bought a rebuilt caliper for the right side and while I was at it I bought both rubber brake hoses and of course new pads. I took the left caliper off and painted both calipers silver and put new pads on and the new hoses. After that I tackled the oil pan gasket. It was a chore; but I managed to get it on. After that, I notice a leak from the left rear wheel. You guessed it. The caliper was leaking. So I ordered two calipers for the rear with new pads, new hoses and new brake lines for the calipers. Calipers (painted silver) and hoses are on the car. Waiting on the brake lines from Mid America to finish the job. Hopefully I will then be able to drive her.
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Did the one piece seal take care of the leak in the back? I haven't used that type in the past so I assume it only replaces the seal on the bottom and that you don't try to squeeze a seal in between the crank in the block. Is that true? Also I think when you replace brake calipers it generally should be done one axle at a time. I only say that because you mentioned that you saw it leaks in the back ones so it's only a matter of time before that front one starts to leak too.
I was going to mention the one piece seal but see you got it covered. If I recall there are 2 front gaskets that were used. I don't recall what the year change over was but if someone installed a new gasket set, not the 1 piece, and had a leak I would check that.
Leaking calipers- check the rotor runout, bearing endplay, and if you can bleed them after storage. I use the old standard DOT3 and like it. Watch out for getting it on the paint though. I use a Motive bleeder and have great results - However I am a couple years overdue for bleeding now~!
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