by David O' » 16 Sun Sep, 2007 10:55 am
To keep the sump plate from leaking, first of all, clean the case and look to see if there are any pits in the bottom of the block where the gasket goes.
Make sure all of the sump plate studs are not stripped and that they are not sticking out of the bottom of the block too far.
Apply a little aviation permatex to one side of the gasket and put it in place.
Do the same to the sump screen.
Do the same to the next gasket.
Get one of the aluminum sump plates and apply a thin coat to the plate and install it.
Get two sets of the washers that go to the sump studs, and put them on with cap nuts.
Your done.
Most original sump plates leak due to the plate being pulled upwards toward the motor from years of tightening the nuts down.
In this case, YES, the billit sump plate will seal better.
If at first you don't succeed, beat the pshaw out of the business partner, and then go at it alone! LOL!