New style oil pan gaskets?

[Dennis L Oberer]

I just got a set of pan gaskets from Snyders and there is a big note on the package that says use NOTHING when installing them as they are self sealing.

Is this a new product?

Has this been discussed her previously and I missed it?

Has anyone used them right out of the package and what was your success?

Thanks


Dennis L Oberer
Green Bay WI

 

[Mike V. Florida]

I just got a set of pan gaskets from Snyders and there is a big note on the package that says use NOTHING when installing them as they are self sealing.

Is this a new product?

Has this been discussed her previously and I missed it?

Are these the ones with rubberized cork? If so, yes they have been around for several years. The tourqe value is about 5 lbs if I remember. Even with that mine squeezed out and the pan leaked as if there were no gasket at all. I went back and purchased the regular old gaskets and used sealant with no problems.

 

[Ed Saniewski]

Dennis, if this the dark red looking cork gasket, I used it and it works rather well. I believe the direction sheet states no sealer and to only use 6 pounds of torque when installing or it will distort the gasket and leak.Ed Saniewski.

 

[Kevin - Illinois]

Dennis, if this the dark red looking cork gasket, I used it and it works rather well. I believe the direction sheet states no sealer and to only use 6 pounds of torque when installing or it will distort the gasket and leak.Ed Saniewski.

I'll second that. I used this gasket and only used red sealant next to the front rope seal. I used clothes pins to hold it in place and took the bolts to about 6 or 7 pounds. No leaks at all after 1100 + miles. I highly recommend both Snyder's and the gasket!

 

[JD Miller]

I installed a set of these gaskets from Snyder's. They are kinda redish-brown. The gaskets sealed just fine. Put a little Form-A-Gasket at the rope seal. I like the self-stick feature. Place the gaskets on the engine pan rail, install the pan and you're done.

Why torque them? Just make the pan bolts a little snug. Seems like now a days everyone wants to torque everything. Not necessary!

 

[Kevin - Illinois]

I installed a set of these gaskets from Snyder's. They are kinda redish-brown. The gaskets sealed just fine. Put a little Form-A-Gasket at the rope seal. I like the self-stick feature. Place the gaskets on the engine pan rail, install the pan and you're done.

Why torque them? Just make the pan bolts a little snug. Seems like now a days everyone wants to torque everything. Not necessary!

Guess that's why I said 6 or 7 pounds, because I didn't use a torque wrench. I just "felt" them snug.

 

[V4F]

i have the ford tool "T" handle for the pan & valve cover . hard to tighten to much . love it ! .............. steve