oil pan gasket
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From: Corning, CA
Car: 89' RS
Engine: 350 TBI
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oil pan gasket
I was just wondering what the difference between a rubber gasket and one with a steel core would be. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Re: oil pan gasket
A rubber gasket is just a floppy piece of rubber that slides around when you try to put it on, and is easy to overtorque. A steel core gasket has a steel shim to stiffen it so it holds its shape and resists overtorquing.
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From: Port Orchard,WA
Car: 89 Camaro RS
Engine: 355 SD TPI
Transmission: WCT5
Axle/Gears: 3.08 Posi
Re: oil pan gasket
moral of the story: dont be cheap and just drop the extra 5-10 bucks for the metal core lol saves you alot of trouble in the end
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