Chevy 350 Oil Pan Gasket Leak

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[tc1959]

I have never had a Chrome Chevy oil pan that didn't leak. I have junked three of them. :x

 

[84cutspreme]

I have never had a Chrome Chevy oil pan that didn't leak. I have junked three of them. :x

Agreed, I never had a chrome oil pan, but I've junked a timing cover and valve covers...checked valve covers though and they were far from straight

 

[G_Body_Enthusiast]

I have never had a Chrome Chevy oil pan that didn't leak. I have junked three of them. :x

might it be because of the surface being so smooth from the chroming process? i think that's why chrome tin parts tend to leak. maybe a little roughing up from steel wool would help the gasket material get a better bite on the metal allowing for a better seal. i bet it'd work.