Oil leaks, oil pan, valve covers (big block)

[xtremjeepn]

Aside from just replacing old gaskets on the pan and valve covers (1974 454)  are there any newer better solutions for stopping oil leaks. (like valve covers with a newer design for old heads etc).


Looks is not may main concern but keeping ALL the oil off my parking spots is.

[VileZambonie]

sure....only use RTV when necessary and use this kind


Always install all bolts before tightening any and torque to specs with a torque wrench.

For the intake manifold, ditch the end seals and use a center punch to make a series of impressions along the ridge. Use RTV instead of the end seals.

If you have a 2 piece rear main seal, offset the seal so that the ends don't line up with the bearing cap.

[Lt.Del]

Get those kind of spreaders that spread the pressure of the bolt....like on my 383 stroker....




They are called spreader bars....
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=700+115+309753&D=309753

Make sure your valve covers are not warped....double up your gaskets could be a possiblity.