[SSedan64]

Originally Posted by stroker_SS

In reference to the engine tech gasket, does drivers side dipstick mean LH side or RH side, i'm confused?

Driver side is LH side.

[eldoradoboy]

I have that same gaskety on my engine and it fit the same way... however I did have to RTV the corners where the pan rail meets the timing cover / rear main t oget a good seal with it..

the mr gasket 2 piece timing cover was a MISTAKE.. that thing leaked.. so i got a nice heavy steel cover (proform) and cut the tabs at the corners off so i could Remove it without loosening the oil pan.. good to go...
-Christopher

[Double_v23]

I agree that mr .gasket 2 piece is a 2 piece of junk. The cover is so thin that as soon as you tighten the cover it will start to leak. You have to use about a half tube of silicone to seal it up.

[biggeazy-e]

^ Thats not too good to hear I didn't have any (noticable) problems with the Mr Gasket timing cover that came with the engine.. Maybe this one will treat me good too? I guess I may be pulling the balancer off again to replace the cover with a quality one... (and to think, the only reason I didn't go with the Edelbrock one was that it wouldn't be in stock for another week...).. Should've just waited..

[Double_v23]

The one piece ones aren't that bad but the two piece ones are nothing but trouble.

[malc]

I have an Edelbrock two piece and it´s always misting oil.
A new gasket set will cost you $29.95.....

[biggeazy-e]

After putting everything back together, my china o ring thermostat housing finally gave, so I put a stock one on, the hose is being "pulled" slightly, but I guess it works for now, while the car is still un-registered/insured. The timing cover is also leaking, not from the oil pan seal, but it appears to be from where the actual "cover" meets the plate that sits against/closest to the block..