Hello there,
About to do my first oil pan gasket change with a new Felpro set, 0S 5000 C... The one question I have regarding the end pieces is the following: Are you better off trimming them a little short and use RTV sealant to make the difference, or should they be trimmed exactly to fit the end caps on the block? This set also gives you 4 end pieces when you only need 2...
After reading the information above, are you expected to have less problems by:
A) Setting the long and end cap pieces pieces on the block with RTV sealant?
B) Setting the end cap pieces on the block and the long pieces on the pan?
Some old timers recommend setting the gasket on the pan with grey RTV and letting it dry completely, then before installing the pan use either a light coat of grease on the surface of the cork or a thin coat of Permatex #3 aviation sealant . That way you can still remove the pan if you have to without destroying the gasket...
