Oil pan to timing cover seal

67Dart273 said
I don't even use the things, front or rear of the pan, and front and rear intake.

I just put a big huge bead of sillycone on there, install the pan, and take a finger/ towel and smooth the bead over. Let 'er sit at least 24 hours OR LONGER if possible before starting engine.

It must be CLEAN and OIL FREE before you do this. Use acetone, etc, to clean and dry gasket surfaces.

???? This seal is 1/4 to 3/8" thick. It probably works but I would have a hard time trying that one! I didn't have the pan off, just the timing cover. I would think it would get smeared pretty well. Have you done it just with the timing cover off?