DeTomaso Mailing List: June 2001, Message #50

Jim

The problem with using the  rubber end gaskets with the so called turkey pan
is they tend to squeeze out over time and result in unwanted oil leakage. If
you are absolutely determined to use gaskets, make your own cork gaskets.
Most people are much more successful in just using RVT. It provides a great
long lasting seal. The so called turkey pan has advantages and disadvantages
in it's use. The advantage of using a pan is it can help reduce heat
exposure to the intake manifold thus keeping cooler air entering the engine
and thus theoretically helping horsepower. The biggest disadvantage of using
the pan is vacuums leaks and having one or more of your cylinders burning
lean which can lead to poor engine performance and even engine damage.  I
have used both and feel the leakage that commonly occurs with the turkey pan
does not out weight its advantages.


Paul