well it looks like im leaking enough oil to need a gasket change. i dont think those additives are going to help especially since i dont drive it enough at this point.

anyway anyone out there done a change of their gasket?

what brand is good, or is autozone ok?

what type(one piece or two pieces and the seals)?

what thickness for the seal?

am i going to screw anything up and not be able to put it back if i unbolt all those rusty bolts and the exhaust flanges and stuff and then jack the engine up?

can i drop the pan enough to slide in a new gasket without lifting the engine, i dont need to take out the pan i will just scrape it while its hanging and try not to get junk in the pan. ive done that meathod once before on a friends car.

do i need to use any kind of gasket goop also and around the seals.

 

what year is the car?

 

its 83 z28 camaro lg4 carburated

 

could someone please answer any of my questions

 

The '86 and earlier engines use a cork gasket with rubber end seals. The gasket set will come with 3 end seals, it's fairly easy to tell which ones to use. I personally like Fel-Pro gaskets.

You'll have to unbolt the motor mounts and jack the motor up about 2-3" to get enough clearance between the block and pan to scrape the old gasket.

Expect to shear off at least one manifold stud (where the Y-pipe bolts up) unless you REALLY hose them down with WD-40 and let it soak in overnight. Re-spray before attempting to loosen.

Use black RTV on the end seals and where the seals meet the side gaskets. You can run a thin bead all the way around the pan if you want, it certainly won't hurt anything.