Re: Oil Pan problem

Posted by Tim Cole On 2022/2/19 13:25:44

When the car was new I suppose the fit was such that those corks performed some level of sealing action, but once they are taken out for motor service that goes out the window.

On cars that still had them we would put some RTV over the corks to replicate Packard's intentions. On cars that didn't have them RTV around the holes formed a seal without filling the holes.

The area is not subject to oil pump pressure although stuffing something in those holes prevents getting a face full of oil if you remove the oil pan.