Oil Pan Gaskets

[bob7four]

69 Barracuda with 318. Got the new gasket kit for the oil pan. The rubber end pieces have rubber nubs on the end that are supposed to push into existing holes. I can manage to get the o e side in but the other nub is larger and will not push or pu into the hole. Suggestions?

 

[cudamark]

One side is bigger than the other. Swap ends and try again. Just be careful you don' break them off. A little dab of grease or oil helps.

 

[MOPAROFFICIAL]

One side is bigger than the other. Swap ends and try again. Just be careful you don' break them off. A little dab of grease or oil helps.

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and try use some square nose pliers to gently pull the locator enough to lock it in. ..I use a little rtv under them anyhow..it helps them slip through.

 

[bob7four]

I can't get it in far enough to grab it. Seems much too large for the hole. Maybe a bad set. I guess I could drill one hole out just a hair to help it through?

 

[cudamark]

I would get another set before I'd modify the oil pan.

 

[Divenut]

I've used needle nose pliers to carefully pull them through.

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