anyone using this gasket?

**jiveass** · 03-22-2012, 07:46 AM

just wondering if this felpro pan gasket would be a bad decision over stock style.

Felpro/Oil Pan Gasket (1839) | 1999 Pontiac Firebird 8 Cylinders G 5.7L SFI | AutoZone.com

**jiveass** · 03-22-2012, 05:16 PM

???

**2002ssslp** · 03-22-2012, 05:20 PM

Felpro makes a quality product. I would not have a problem with using this gasket

**pajeff02** · 03-22-2012, 06:11 PM

That doesn't look anything like the gasket on our car -- more of a SBC looking part than LS1 if the representation is accurate. The stock gasket is dead soft aluminum with a neoprene sealing bead.

**jiveass** · 03-22-2012, 07:03 PM

i also thought that too jeff...but ive read somewhere that felpro made those as multipiece gaskets and some people use rtv on them to help seal.

**tatertot91** · 03-22-2012, 09:43 PM

First i've seen that
Mine looked like jeffs, I actually think i have a spare one laying around if you want a GM one

**pajeff02** · 03-23-2012, 02:59 AM

Even with the stock GM gasket, you need to apply a dab of RTV at all four corners in the area where the front and rear engine covers mate with the block.

**jiveass** · 03-23-2012, 03:46 AM

Originally Posted by tatertot91

First i've seen that
Mine looked like jeffs, I actually think i have a spare one laying around if you want a GM one

wish i would have known earlier this week. i plan on putting the engine back in this weekend. guess ill buy the one that looks like what jeff posted...autozone is stupid to post a picture for the gasket that looks nothing like the origional.

**jiveass** · 03-23-2012, 03:47 AM

also, do i need to worry about putting rivets back in?

**pajeff02** · 03-23-2012, 11:14 AM

Nope. The factory service manual states that the rivets do not need to be reinstalled. You can run a couple of bolts up through the pan and into the gasket to hold it in place as you place the pan in position. The holes in the gasket are small enough to securely hold the bolts.

**jiveass** · 03-23-2012, 11:49 AM

i keep forgetting that i have a gm parts and service guide..check it out... http://127.0.0.1:9001/servlets/Home?app=SI ...im not sure if it will work for anyone without the disc though....