When are they ever going to make rubber type Gaskets for oil and trans pan ?

[ACUDANUT]

 Anyone one else sick of Cork ??  They suck !!

[Ghoste]

You mean like this one?

http://www.aandatrans.com/search.aspx?keyword=pan+gasket

[ACUDANUT]

YES, Thanks. What about the oil pan ?

[Ghoste]

I don't have part numbers or a link but I'm pretty sure Mr. Gasket and Milodon both offer something other than cork.  Likely Fel-Pro too. 

[62 Max]

The new Mopar 727/518 gasket is a neoprene covered steel gasket.It is reusable and does not leak.

[W4ATL]

The new Mopar 727/518 gasket is a neoprene covered steel gasket.It is reusable and does not leak.

Is that p/n 2464324AC ?

[ACUDANUT]

The new Mopar 727/518 gasket is a neoprene covered steel gasket.It is reusable and does not leak.

WHO sells these ?

[Ghoste]

Chrysler.

[mauve66]

and the deep pan from a truck 518 will bolt u[p perfect to the 727 also, just need to get the filter extension for a deep pan also

[RD]

pioneer trans filter kits at oreillys are made of rubber.  i have never had a cork gasket leak on me.  make sure you torque them right so as to not split the gasket if overtightened.  you can also put a small bead of silicone on both sides of the gasket on the outer side of the gasket to help seal if you are having problems.

check you pan for flatness.  i see warped or bent pans being the main reason why these things leak.  they just dont provide the appropriate fully seated pressure as a flat pan would when fully tightened.

[TylerCharger69]

I like the cork gaskets myself....never had a problem with them......

[68 RT]

No problems with cork either. Do need to use silcone or a gasket sealer.

[TylerCharger69]

 

[ACUDANUT]

pioneer trans filter kits at oreillys are made of rubber.  i have never had a cork gasket leak on me.  make sure you torque them right so as to not split the gasket if overtightened.  you can also put a small bead of silicone on both sides of the gasket on the outer side of the gasket to help seal if you are having problems.

check you pan for flatness.  i see warped or bent pans being the main reason why these things leak.  they just dont provide the appropriate fully seated pressure as a flat pan would when fully tightened.

RD, It's your Transmission that you rebuilt (that's leaking ) 

[RD]

pioneer trans filter kits at oreillys are made of rubber.  i have never had a cork gasket leak on me.  make sure you torque them right so as to not split the gasket if overtightened.  you can also put a small bead of silicone on both sides of the gasket on the outer side of the gasket to help seal if you are having problems.

check you pan for flatness.  i see warped or bent pans being the main reason why these things leak.  they just dont provide the appropriate fully seated pressure as a flat pan would when fully tightened.

RD, It's your Transmission that you rebuilt (that's leaking )  

well considering i built it for you 4 years ago and it is just now leaking, i would say that is pretty good?  did you change the filter after break-in?   I dont silicone any pan gaskets on a fresh overhaul because i recommend a filter change after 500 miles.

ensure the pan is flat, place a lil bead of silicone on the outer edge of the gasket, allow it to dry at least 12 hours to ensure proper adhesion, then run it.

[471_Magnum]

Mancini had some steel core oil pan gaskets at Mopar Nats this year. Looked nice, but oh my were they expensive.

http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/oilpangaskets.html

Several other options as well. I've had real good luck with the standard "race" gaskets myself. Definitely don't use the cork ones though.

The previously mentioned steel core transmission pan gasket is definitely the way to go.

[62 Max]

Dealer "cost" on the new neoprene/steel gasket was $9.80 a "year" ago.Probably higher now but I bet you can still get it for under $20 bucks retail.The secret to no leaks with any gasket is square pan rail and all bolts torqued evenly to specs.Over tighten them and they will leak.Silicone's aren't necessary if done right.

[ACUDANUT]

RD, I was playing with ya.   I think the big problem is not driving it.  I have not even put one mile on that transmission. I am wanting to paint the car first. 

[John_Kunkel]

The solid-core rubber gasket offered by Mopar is quite different than a molded rubber gasket, the Mopar has raised ridges on either side of the bolt line which is much different than a molded rubber one that is basically flat along the top/bottom surface.

I've had more leaks from molded rubber than from cork or neoprene/cork.