Subject	I've seen them sold as VG30DE gaskets but never tried one...
Posted by	Bernie (NoVA) on January 10, 2011 at 6:37 PM
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In Reply To	Anyone used a z31 rubber oil pan gasket? posted by 91Z32TT on January 10, 2011 at 06:28 PM
Message	"There are two different setups on the VG30 motor. On the late 88+ RTV is used for most of the gasket and the two U shaped parts are used. On the early A/B series the gasket is one piece. You still need to use RTV in the corners where the U starts. " From [ http://giggles.z31.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=45353&sid=9eed433e435e10c8303d7e52b586bc8f ] Bernie Bilski berniebilski@cox.net 1995 Nissan 300ZX TwinTurbo in Cobalt Green 1997 Nissan 240SX SE in Ultra Red ZCCNV #390 ~ ECZA #368
Follow Ups	Anyone used a z31 rubber oil pan gasket? - 91Z32TT 18:28:06 01/10/11 That would be great, I hate rtv! (n/m) - JonnyZ(SoCal) 18:29:45 01/10/11 I've seen them sold as VG30DE gaskets but never tried one... - Bernie (NoVA) 18:37:45 01/10/11 I believe Damon used on on Z-Lab and had nothing but - zgene4 19:00:26 01/10/11 Hmmm, happen to remember why? (n/m) - 91Z32TT 19:25:24 01/10/11 Wasn't it because it came from Rock Auto? (n/m) - zQuikonE 20:12:38 01/10/11 Yes. - Dallas DamonZ 23:45:15 01/10/11 Thanks for chiming in. I went and bought one for testing - 91Z32TT 00:19:00 01/11/11 I would have atleast stuck to the Nissan part for the Z31 (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 00:35:29 01/11/11 11121-V5000 Gskt-oil Pan $20.25 (list) (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 00:37:01 01/11/11 I would have as well, it wasn't in stock at nissan. - 91Z32TT 01:00:27 01/11/11 Good, cool, tite, O-sum, nice... those 4 letter words? (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 08:19:42 01/11/11 RTV lasts a long time why try something that might not - John (MD) 19:18:22 01/10/11 There is not much room to install/fit the pan in the car, - 91Z32TT 19:24:57 01/10/11 A bead of RTV around the sealing surface on the bottom - Under_Powered 19:58:48 01/10/11 Bead goes on the pan - on the edge of the little gutter - Bernie (NoVA) 20:20:31 01/10/11 Even just for good measure? If he is worried about nicking - Under_Powered 20:34:57 01/10/11 Im not a fan of using excessing amounts of RTV - don't need - Bernie (NoVA) 20:59:40 01/10/11 Re: Bead goes on the pan - on the edge of the little gutter - rockchucker 13:25:54 01/11/11 Blah Blah Blah I am sure you will be fine just be careful (n/m) - John (MD) 14:35:30 01/11/11 what's with the attitude? (n/m) - nissansx 19:15:00 01/11/11 No attitude. (n/m) - John (MD) 23:22:49 01/12/11
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