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Subject:Re: leaking final drive oil pan (AT)
From:Michael Sullivan
Date:Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:55:42 -0500

Just put a nice amount around the edge of the pan and set for a
minute...then trim or wipe any excess from the inside lip.  The trick is
holding it in place while you torque it, so get an extra hand and it will
take minutes, instead of an hour.  Good luck.
P.S. Always let a little squirt out of the "cheese can" if you got the
aerosol can, when you are done,so you have a little plug that will save the
rest for next time. Just like Cheese Whiz. :-)
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'

On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 8:14 PM, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks for the advice on the Right Stuff everybody.  I'll take
> another look at the pan after I clean it again.  Check it with a
> straight edge and see if it has major problems.  I hope I just put it
> back on one more time!
> Edward
>
>
> At 09:31 PM 3/20/2011, Michael Sullivan wrote:
>
>> Me, too. Let is sit 5 minutes and then place it with a board or a freind's
>> hand and then torque to specs.  Did mine with Right Stuff last year and
>> still good.  I still have some left I have to find a use for. :-)
>> Michael in San Antonio
>> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 7:32 PM, Robert Fisher
>> <garciasghostvw@gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>> > I skipped the gasket altogether and used "The Right Stuff". Made sure
>> the
>> > pan was reasonably true first. I haven't had any leaks.
>> >
>> > Cya,
>> > Robert
>> >
>>
>