Torqueflite oil pan gasket

[bronze turbine]

I bought the OEM gasket for 90's Jeeps or trucks or whatever that someone here recommended as a superior alternative to the cork gaskets. I thought I heard somewhere that since it's slightly thicker you need to use pan bolts that are slightly longer. Is this true and how important is this? Thanks!

 

[Big_John]

I used it and used the existing bolts. The gasket isn't that much thicker and all you are doing is holding the pan on.

 

[mrfury68]

I used one with the existing bolts, no problems.

 

[1970FuryConv]

Clean out the bolt holes with Brake Cleaner. You should be fine.

 

[bronze turbine]

Would it be OK to use the blue loctite on the bolts?

 

[Big_John]

Would it be OK to use the blue loctite on the bolts?

Sure, but I don't know of any reason to. I never have. Actually, with the cast aluminum threads in the case, I'd be hesitant to use a thread locker.

If you really want to use it, blue is as strong as you'd want to use. Red and green are out of the question... Although I have loosened small screws (4-40) in aluminum with red loctite with some heat.

 

[Mbaird]

Reusable rubber gasket from an A518 O.D trany is the way to go . If it leaks you have bigger issues ..lol

 

[Mbaird]

Mr. Gasket 61090MRG Mr. Gasket Transmission Pan Gasket

 

[bronze turbine]

That looks just like the gasket I have except for the color. Mine's the genuine Mopar.

 

[Mbaird]

That looks just like the gasket I have except for the color. Mine's the genuine Mopar.

I believe there are several manufacturers including Mopar.
I just picked this on at random

 

[commando1]

I used it and used the existing bolts. The gasket isn't that much thicker and all you are doing is holding the pan on.

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