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I'm re-doing a 235.Using FEL-PROs master gasket kit.Limited info on the rear seal helped me install that. Trying to button up the oil pan.2 sets of cork seals included,found the correct long sides. Now the ends, 1 set cork,the other rubber.After placing the long sides in position on the block bottom,the cork fit flush against the top of the cork, but must be jammed into the groove. The rubber fit in perfectly but have these short tabs that interfere w/the cork and something needs to be trimmed. What am I supposed to see as a correct install?

I've used the cork sides and rubber half circle pieces.
The little tabs on the ends of the rubber help fill the gap between the oil pan and the cork gaskets, shouldn't have to trim anything.
I do use a generous amount of silicone on those corners, otherwise I despise silicone gasket stuff.
Use some contact adhesive to stick the gaskets to the oil pan, and Permatex #2 for pan gasket to block.

I bet everyone has a different method, this is what's worked for me.

Grigg

I do it the same as Grigg only I think silicone is a modern miracle material. My last gasket set only had the cork ends and they were a real pain. I had to soak them in water so soften them so that they would sqish into the groove.

Thanks for the info, I'll give that a try and see how it fits.Have a good day!

you might find they will just not fit right. what I did was glue them on the pan, then took a knife and made sure all the holes were lined up with the holes in the pan. had to make a few gasket holes a little bigger. which is no problem, it's seal just fine. come to think of it, I think I still need to replace those 3 bolts I lost while doing this. so yeah, even with a few bolts missing there's no leaks!