Oil pan gasket question.

[grudd440]

My 440 is leaking from where the oil pan meets the timing cover. I ordered a timing gasket kit. now here is the question: I noticed that it came with the front part of the oil pan gasket. do I cut the old gasket out and permatex the new piece in? thats how Im assuming I would do it. any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[chryco]

That`s the way I do it .
   Chryco

[NYrr496]

Sure.  That'll work.

[grudd440]

awesome! that will be easy. Thanks.

[68 HEMI GTS]

one step better, don't even use gaskets next time. i black rtv everything, thats how most race engines are done for expense and ease of quick rebuilds.

[grudd440]

I thought about that but wasnt sure. I just sealed it up. I used the gasket and the goop.

[Dartdragracer]

Be sure to not over tighten the bolts. Thats how most leaks are created to begin with.

[grudd440]

True that. Its sealed up and no leaks!