Sometimes placing the cork gaskets in warm water for few minutes will help.

You'll get a multitude of answers on what to use. But I don't usually put a sealer on the block. I make sure it's clean and dry. It's easier most times to clean the edges of the pan should you have to remove it than it is to scrape the block while in the truck.

But again, you'll get a lot of varied opinions on that.

Last edited by Roy Rodgers; 04/17/2014 11:56 AM.