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2001 Chevy Camaro Z28

With a new timing cover gasket placed, a dab of silicone goes on the bottom corners where the oil pan meets the block. The eight front bolts are lightly snugged, then the bottom two through the oil pan go in and are torqued to 18 lb- ft. Next, the front eight are torqued. Don't tighten the front bolts first, as doing so could crack the oil pan.
2001 Chevy Camaro Z28 - Budget Badass

 With a new timing cover gasket placed, a dab of silicone goes on the bottom corners where the oil pan meets the block. The eight front bolts are lightly snugged, then the bottom two through the oil pan go in and are torqued to 18 lb- ft. Next, the front eight are torqued. Don't tighten the front bolts first, as doing so could crack the oil pan.  View Related Article

 

 

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