I did a Fel-Pro gasket kit while I had the engine out and the cork oil pan gasket leaks. Can I drop the pan down enough to peel the gasket off and use silicone if I loosen the engine mounts and jack it up a little?
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First sorry to hear about this conundrum. The bottom line is those gaskets where NEVER installed from the factory. It was RTV only from IH no gasket. Why the companies felt a need to produce something for which there was never a use I'll never know.
Now to answer yer question. First yes it's possible, will it work, NOT likely.
Oldbull stated the front and rear seal area are going to be a ****** and I agree, also so will the rest of the whole pan and pan rail on the block.
For RTV to work correctly you need those surfaces to be surgically clean. I mean cleaner than surgically clean. If ever there is a tiny bit of oil residue on pan or rail, the RTV will cure but will not adhere to that spot and a leak will ensue for sure!
This is why, you must clean that pan rail with a good cleanser and have the engine UPSIDE DOWN so no oil can leak down and contaminate when installing the pan. The pan also must be cleaned and dry.
Use a good quality RTV or something like Hylomar.
There will be others whom chime in with their experience as well, my #1 concern is always to be better than surgically clean cause people have an immune system to fight off stuff...engines don't...they must be cleaner than anything!
Now go and take a look around the FAQ and tech sections...also Hall of Shame for some good info and where not to spend cash!
Thanks for droppin in...
Again
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Al