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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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timing cover tips.

i have a 85 iroc L98. i replaced the timing chain, got it all back together, fired it up, and noticed a huge oil leak coming from the front of the oil pan/bottom of the timing cover. i got another set of gaskets FEL-PRO# TCS 45121. any tips for a sucessful install before i bugger up another gasket kit? thanks guys
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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Use a one-piece oil pan gasket.

Put the oil pan back on last.
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