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1989 Chevy S-10 oil leak

Tiny
JRICHEY12345
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  • 1989 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Hey I have an 89 s10 that I'm putting a factory reman engine in and I had everything hooked up and while I was priming the oil pump and lifters with a drill and distributor with the cam gear cut off I noticed a significant leak on the oil pan gasket in the front below the timing cover. I bought a new oil pan for this engine and new gasket of course. I used rtv on the gasket between the pan and the gasket but not between pan and engine. I also was trying to use sythetic oil and I was wondering if I should just use conventional and it might stop. Also I was wondering if starting and warming the engine up would make the gasket seal better and maybe stop the leak. Any advice?
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Monday, September 6th, 2010 AT 9:43 PM

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Tiny
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Hi
RTV is problem does not adhere well to gasket. Scrap off install new gasket.
Hope this helps
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Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 AT 2:50 PM
Tiny
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So just put the gasket on with no rtv or any sealant)?
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Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 AT 6:03 PM
Tiny
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Yes it makes a hydroscopic seal to hold in place parts house has clips to hold. You can go all RTV RED no gasket
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Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 AT 9:46 AM

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