Quick OIL PAN gasket question

[CaptainMak]

I've looked thru the manual but can't seem to find the diagrams of the thin metal pieces that run between the block and the oil pan gasket. They lay right on top of the gasket and get sandwiched in-between the actual block and oil pan gasket.

Anyone know what they're for ? Should they be there or can I toss em for a better seal ?

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Quick OIL PAN gasket question

That's because they don't go between the block and gasket. You install the gasket, then the pan ,then the 2 metal strips, then put the bolts in . They are supports for the pan when you tighten the bolts .

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Quick OIL PAN gasket question

That's because they don't go between the block and gasket. You install the gasket, then the pan ,then the 2 metal strips, then put the bolts in . They are supports for the pan when you tighten the bolts .
http://www.***********************/.../0W310000_0W649999 (USA)/OIL PAN-OIL PUMP.pdf
replace the *`s with all one word marinepartsexpress dot com

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Quick OIL PAN gasket question

http://cdn.**********/diagram/Merc/COMMON//10025.png

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Quick OIL PAN gasket question

Its starting to really suck not being able to post a dam diagram.
go to double you, double you, double you boat dot net ,plug into the fisrt 5.7 column and you`ll see part # 15 and 16

 

[CaptainMak]

Re: Quick OIL PAN gasket question

Thanks guys. I learned the hard way. Block out, replacing it now. One thing to remember: don't work on something like this drunk, late at night, and while rushing.

Thanks