Re: Where can I buy a 288 pan gasket - is it one ot two piece?

Posted by JWL On 2015/8/4 9:35:09

I second Flackmaster and Ken's recommendation on Terrill Machine Co.

When installing the new gasket make sure the flange bolt holes are not dimpled. It is a good idea to place the pan on a flat surface, like the edge of a work bench, and with a mechanic's hammer lightly tap the flange around the bolt holes until they are flat. Over tightened pan bolts will deform the flange and result in a leaking pan.

I prefer to secure the gasket to the pan with a good adhesive (e.g., 3M Trim Cement) and coat the gasket surface that goes against the engine with a light coating of grease. Keeping the gasket glued to the pan keeps it from moving around. The grease allows the gasket to slip in the engine without damaging the gasket.

Another benefit of all this work is the ability to possibly reuse the gasket the next time you, or the next owner, remove the pan. The gasket should stay with the pan when the pan is next removed.

Don't forget to remove the oil pump pick up screen and clean it.

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